Nairobi, Kenya | June 2025 – As Kenya’s population approaches 63 million by 2030, the rising demand for healthcare services has spotlighted Nairobi Kenya as a critical hub for advancing health sector innovation and capacity-building. Despite producing approximately 7,650 new health workers annually, Kenya faces a staggering shortfall of 70,000 healthcare professionals, a deficit projected to exceed 170,000 by 2035 unless urgent measures are implemented.
This growing crisis has positioned Nairobi Kenya as the epicentre of transformative health discussions, with WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs Nairobi emerging as flagship events to address these challenges. Taking place from 6–8 October 2025 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, the events are co-hosted by the Ministry of Health and supported by Africa CDC, the Kenya Healthcare Foundation, and the Kenya Medical Association.
Now rebranded from the successful Medic East Africa and Medlab East Africa events, WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs Nairobi aim to reshape healthcare delivery by fostering public-private collaboration, expanding medical education, and investing in health workforce development. With over 300 exhibitors, 8000+ attendees, and 65 international speakers, the events will transform Nairobi Kenya into a global healthcare innovation hub.
The Healthcare Leaders Ministerial Roundtable, backed by President William Ruto and the Ministry of Health Kenya, will be a key feature, bringing global policymakers and local leaders together to tackle Kenya’s urgent healthcare worker shortage. Strategic discussions will explore policies for rural healthcare staffing, advanced training in lab science, and incentives to retain talent in underserved regions.
“Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage journey is rooted in Primary Health Care principles. The WHX Nairobi roundtable offers an opportunity to spark scalable, people-first innovations replicable across Africa,” says Desta Lakew, AMREF Health Africa’s Group Director of Partnerships.
Among the VIPs set to attend are key government leaders including Deborah Barasa, Mary Muthoni Muriuki, Lee Maiyani Kinyanjui, and Dr. Mazyanga Lucy Mazaba, showcasing Nairobi Kenya’s growing role in regional and international health leadership.
Experts engage at the Snibe Diagnostic booth during WHX Labs Nairobi 2025, showcasing cutting-edge laboratory solutions in Nairobi Kenya.
WHX Nairobi’s comprehensive three-day conference lineup includes topics on Healthcare Policy & Investment, Digital Healthcare, Primary Healthcare, and a high-level Leaders Forum. Meanwhile, WHX Labs Nairobi focuses on bridging diagnostic workforce gaps through hands-on training in clinical microbiology, molecular diagnostics, lab automation, and genomics.
New social sustainability initiatives being launched in Nairobi Kenya include Rays of Hope, in partnership with IAEA and GE Healthcare to address the shortage of radiologists, and the Women 50/50 programme led by Philana Mugyenyi, which promotes gender equity in healthcare leadership.
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Tom Coleman, Portfolio Director for Informa Markets, notes, “By convening decision-makers and industry leaders at WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs Nairobi, we are building on seven years of progress to drive impactful healthcare solutions across Nairobi Kenya and the broader East Africa region.”
Attendees can expect CPD-accredited sessions, live product demos, and country pavilions from Egypt, Brazil, and South Africa, creating unmatched opportunities for networking, learning, and deal-making.
As Nairobi Kenya cements its place as a healthcare powerhouse, WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs Nairobi are poised to play a central role in transforming the region’s health systems. For more details or to register, visit:
👉 https://www.worldhealthexpo.com/events/healthcare/nairobi/en/home.html
👉 https://www.worldhealthexpo.com/events/labs/nairobi/en/home.html
About the World Health Expo (WHX)
WHX Nairobi and WHX Labs Nairobi are part of the World Health Expo, the globe’s premier healthcare platform, uniting over 600,000 professionals through 15 global exhibitions and 110+ conferences annually. WHX is committed to sustainability through initiatives such as “Better Stands” and strives to create lasting economic and environmental impact in host cities like Nairobi Kenya.
About Informa Markets
Informa is a global leader in events, digital services, and academic research, connecting professionals with actionable insights and industry knowledge. Listed on the London Stock Exchange and part of the FTSE 100, Informa operates across 30 countries, including key initiatives in Nairobi Kenya through WHX.
