Life sciences industry, which comprises companies and organizations in the biotech, pharma, medical technology, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and food processing sector. They are concerned with research and development and manufacturing of products to improve human lives.
South Africa is one of the main medical device markets in Africa, with market size of R21 billion in 2021 and projected growth of R29.6 billion by 2025. There are few medical device manufacturers in South Africa, while more than 76% of medical devices are imported. The manufacturing output is about US$200 million to US$300 … Read more
The total market of the market devices in South Africa is projected to hit 11,326.8 million USD in 2024. The industry is expected to export 132.68 million USD worth of products to mostly other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The medical equipment manufacturers in South Africa are mostly focused on assembly and lower end products (bandages … Read more
Greenlife Pharmaceuticals Limited is a Nigerian pharmaceutical company that was incorporated in 1995. The company was started by Dr. Obiora Anthony Chukwuka. Dr. Obiora is a graduate of Business Administration from the University of Lagos, who established Leton Medical Stores in Idumota in 1985. The name, Leton Medical Stores, was changed to Caleb Pharmaceuticals. In … Read more
The Egypt medical device/equipment industry is the second largest in the Middle East region. Most of the medical suppliers in Egypt are importers and distributors of medical devices such as radiography and ultrasound equipment, laboratory microscopes, vital statistic monitors, dialysis machines, etc. This is because there are few medical equipment manufacturers in Egypt. The El … Read more
Glenmark Life Sciences (GLS) is a research driven Indian pharmaceutical company which started as the API (active pharmaceutical ingredients) business unit of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals in 2001, after acquiring the Kurkumbh, Maharashtra site. The company has moved from being a single manufacturing unit to an independent API company in 2019. It manufactures and supply high quantity … Read more
There is a growing number of laboratory and medical equipment suppliers in Abuja, Nigeria. The capital city of Nigeria which is geographically located at the centre is a growing business hub. This has led to the growth of the medtech sector. Lab and Medical Equipment Suppliers in Abuja Adoly Integrated Systems Suite A20, Abraham Plaza, … Read more
The vast majority of laboratory and medical device/equipment dealers and importers in Nigeria have their offices in Lagos state. This is due to the strategic location of the city, as the commercial hub and point-of-entry of most medical supplies to Nigeria. A large population and market size also means most businesses target Lagos. This is … Read more
Medical devices are products used for purposes including patient’s aids, diagnostic imaging and orthopaedics. They are used to prevent, diagnose, monitor, and treatment of diseases. The medical device market in Nigeria is expected to hit US$734.90m in 2024. It will also be expected to grow through 2023 to 2028 at a CAGR of 10.8%. Due … Read more
Medical devices and equipment are regulated through the Medical Device Department (MDD) of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Ghana. A valid license is required to manufacture or import any medical device in Ghana. Registration of the product is also required. There is a limited manufacturing of medical devices in Ghana, with almost 85% of … Read more
Medreich Ltd is a fully integrated CMO, CDMO pharmaceutical company involved in the manufacture and supplying of active pharmaceutical ingredients, radiopharmaceuticals, solid dosage forms, therapies for allergies, and also contract manufacturing of both sterile and non-sterile products. Their products are mostly capsules, tablets, dry syrups, sachets, and injectables. They export over 80% of manufactured items. … Read more