Healthtracka, a leading healthcare company in Nigeria, is set to host the Banking on Women’s Health Conference (BWHC) on May 3rd, 2025, at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos. The event promises to be a pivotal moment in transforming women’s healthcare in Nigeria. Alongside the conference, the Banking on Women’s Health Innovation Award will also be launched to spotlight transformative solutions for women’s health across the nation.
A Movement for Women’s Health
Under the theme “Improving Women’s Health One Conversation at a Time,” the BWHC will bring together healthcare professionals, policymakers, innovators, and advocates to address the pressing health challenges women face, including maternal health complications, reproductive health issues like endometriosis and PCOS, fibroids, and cancer, as well as menstrual health disorders and menopause-related conditions. The event will also feature the launch of the State of Women’s Health in Nigeria Report, offering data-driven insights into the current state of women’s healthcare in the country.
Ife Dare Johnson, the founder and CEO of Healthtracka, stated:
“The Banking on Women’s Health Conference is more than just an event; it’s a movement. 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.”
The Banking on Women’s Health Innovation Award
As part of the initiative, Healthtracka has also introduced the Banking on Women’s Health Innovation Award, designed to recognize and empower innovators in women’s health. This award seeks to spotlight bold ideas and solutions that can significantly improve women’s health and well-being in Nigeria.
Johnson emphasized:
“Innovation, advocacy, and research are 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.”
Innovation Award Timeline and Eligibility
- Submissions: Opened on March 10, 2025, and closed on March 31, 2025.
- Top 10 Innovators will be announced on April 10, 2025.
- Pitch Competition: Scheduled for April 20, 2025.
- Winners will be announced at the BWHC on May 3, 2025.
Applicants must be Nigerian residents or Nigerian-founded entities whose innovations focus on women’s health and are at least at the prototype stage. The award is open to all genders, but innovations must prioritize women’s health outcomes.
Award Benefits
- Winner: ₦5,000,000 grant, along with mentorship, investor access, and visibility.
- 1st Runner-up: ₦3,000,000 with similar benefits.
- 2nd Runner-up: ₦2,000,000 with mentorship and investment access.
Healthtracka’s Commitment to Women’s Health
Healthtracka is dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare in Nigeria. Through its innovative solutions, the company strives to empower individuals to take control of their health and ensure that every woman has access to the healthcare she deserves.
Healthtracka invites healthcare professionals, innovators, and advocates to join the Banking on Women’s Health Conference and participate in the Innovation Award, collectively driving change in the landscape of women’s health in Nigeria.
