Healthtracka Announces Banking on Women’s Health Conference 2025, Landmark Report Launch

Mary Nnah

Healthtracka, a leading healthcare company in Nigeria, has announced the highly anticipated Banking on Women’s Health Conference (BWHC) and the launch of the groundbreaking Banking on Women’s Health Innovation Award, both dedicated to transforming the landscape of women’s healthcare in Nigeria.

Scheduled for May 3rd, 2025, at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos, the BWHC will convene leading healthcare professionals, policymakers, innovators, and advocates to drive critical conversations and actionable solutions for women’s health. Under the theme “Improving Women’s Health One Conversation at a Time,” the conference aims to address the long-standing disparities in women’s health, where women spend 25% more time in poor health than men, due to under-research, underfunding, and underestimation.

“The Banking on Women’s Health Conference is more than just an event; it’s a movement”, said  Ife Dare Johnson, founder and CEO HealthTracka.

“We are committed to creating a platform for open, bold, and solution-driven conversations that will drive investment, innovation, and policy changes, ensuring women’s health is prioritized”, Johnson said.  

The conference will establish BWHC as Africa’s premier women’s health conference, drive critical conversations on women’s health issues, and launch the State of Women’s Health in Nigeria Report, providing data-driven insights.

Many health issues disproportionately affect women, or present differently in women than men. These include, but are not limited to, maternal health complications, reproductive health issues such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fibroids, various forms of cancer including breast and cervical cancer, menopause-related conditions, and menstrual health disorders.

In conjunction with the conference, Healthtracka is excited to announce the Banking on Women’s Health Innovation Award, designed to recognise and empower innovators driving transformative solutions for women’s health in Nigeria.

“We believe that innovation, advocacy and research is key to bridging the gap in women’s healthcare.  The Innovation Award will spotlight and support those with bold ideas that can significantly improve women’s health and well-being”, said the CEO/Founder HealthTracka.

The Innovation Award timeline is as follows: Submissions opened March 10, 2025; submissions closed March 31, 2025; top 10 innovators are announced April 10, 2025; the pitch competition takes place April 20, 2025; and winners are announced at BWHC May 3rd, 2025.

To be eligible, applicants must be Nigerian residents or Nigerian-founded entities, and their innovations must focus on women’s health. Solutions must be at least at the prototype stage. While the award is open to all genders, the innovations must prioritize women’s health outcomes.

The award offers significant benefits, including a N5,000,000 grant for the winner, along with mentorship, investor access, and visibility. The first runner-up will receive N3,000,000 in funding, while the second runner-up will be awarded N2,000,000, both with similar access to mentorship and investment opportunities.

Healthtracka encourages innovators, healthcare professionals, and advocates to participate in the BWHC and apply for the Innovation Award. Together, we can drive meaningful change and ensure every woman in Nigeria has access to the healthcare she deserves.

Healthtracka is a leading healthcare company dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare in Nigeria. Through innovative solutions and strategic initiatives, Healthtracka is committed to empowering individuals to take control of their health.