All the medicines and medical equipment importers in Ethiopia are required to fulfill all the requirement of the EFDA, the health regulatory agency in Ethiopia and obtain the import license before importing into the country. Processed food and pharmaceuticals also require Certificate of Analysis (COA). The Ethiopian Food and Drag Authority (EFDA) approves, registers and … Read more
Drugfield Pharmaceuticals Limited was established in 1991 as a multi-dosage pharmaceutical company. After approval by regulatory agencies like the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (PCN), the company started production in 1993. The company started with the production of dermatological preparation of antibiotic and antifungal … Read more
The National Drug Authority (NDA) regulates the medical device industry in Uganda. This includes the importation, manufacturing, export and supply of medical devices. They also classify medical devices into Class A (lowest class), Class B, Class C and Class D (highest class). Uganda imports 80% of all medicines and medical supplies. Medical equipment suppliers in … Read more
There are 22 medical suppliers and pharmaceutical companies in Ethiopia, but only 11 are involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing, especially generic medicines. The pharmaceutical market is set to hit US$1 billion by 2025 with a growth rate of 5.4% per year. Ethiopia has many importers and distributors of medical equipment and pharmaceutical products, as local production … Read more
There are many medical equipment suppliers in Kenya, an economic hub in East Africa, and one of the fastest-growing markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to Fitch Solutions, the medical device sector in Kenya is expected to grow with a CAGR of 8.2% and rise to $197.9 million by 2026. The medical device market was estimated … Read more
Fungal infections are caused by microorganisms that attack the epithelial tissue. They obtain their food from the environment, just like animals (heterotrophic). Some fungi can be beneficial, and help in biodegradation, others cause opportunistic infections when they find their way to the skin, lungs and nasal passages. The fungal kingdom includes yeasts, molds, rusts, and … Read more
The medical device sector in Tanzania is expected to generate a revenue of US$182.70m in 2024. Medical devices are regulated by the Tanzanian Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). The agency classify medical devices based on risk into Classes A, B, C, and D. Top medical equipment suppliers in Tanzania include LifePro Medical Solutions, Salama Pharmaceutical, … Read more
A blood lancet, also called the lancet devices, lancer, or fingerstick device, is a small handheld medical instrument used for capillary blood sampling from the skin areas like fingertips, ear lobes, or heel. It is used for routine diagnostic tests such as glucose test, hemoglobin test, cholesterol testing and other blood test and normal blood … Read more
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid also called co-amoxiclav or amox-clav, is an antimicrobial combination drug of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid used in emergency and primary care unit. The amoxicillin is a penicillin drug that has activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Clavulanic acid is a β-lactamase inhibitor. Important brand names of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid are Augmentin, Clavulin, Amoclan. Why … Read more
A syringe is a medical instrument used to inject medicines, vaccines, or withdraw fluid from the body of humans and animals. Various types of syringes are made from medical-grade materials, to ensure safety and precision. Syringes are made from different materials like the plastic, glass, and metal. The plastic material is the most dominant materials … Read more