CETEF schedules second edition of health and wellness fair for June 2026

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Wednesday, 20 May 2026 10:26

CETEF schedules second edition of health and wellness fair for June 2026

(Togo First) - Centre togolais des expositions et foires (CETEF “Togo 2000”) will host the second edition of its health and wellness trade fair, HUMANIS 2026, from June 23 to 27 in Lomé. The event will bring together health professionals, companies, researchers, public institutions and wellness practitioners to discuss disease prevention and healthcare services.

The five-day fair will feature exhibitions, conferences, panel discussions, free medical consultations, blood donation campaigns, as well as sports and public health awareness activities. According to the organizers, participants from several fields will attend, including modern and traditional medicine, medical equipment, pharmacy, cosmetics, biological products and dietary supplements.

This year’s edition is themed: “Your health, your responsibility: prevention for better living.”

The event forms part of CETEF’s strategy to diversify its sector-specific exhibitions and strengthen its role as a platform for business and professional promotion, a direction announced earlier this year by the institution.

Organizers say HUMANIS 2026 will also provide opportunities for networking, business exposure and awareness-building among stakeholders in the health and wellness industry. Registration remains open until June 15, 2026, while entry for visitors will be free.

Beyond HUMANIS 2026, CETEF’s 2026 calendar includes the 7th edition of the Made in Togo Fair in July and the 21st Lomé International Fair from November to December. According to CETEF, the latter attracted more than 1,000 exhibitors and 813,000 visitors in 2025.

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