Ethiopia’s Trusted Pharmaceutical Importer & Medical Supplies Partner
LifeCare Pharmaceutical Trading PLC
Since 2014, LifeCare has supplied medicines, medical equipment, surgical disposables, and lab reagents to hospitals, pharmacies, NGOs, and EPSS tenders
across Ethiopia — backed by partnerships with manufacturers in over 10 countries and a four-year EPSS Top-20 Supplier streak.
Quality You Can Audit. Supply You Can Count On.
A Pharmaceutical Importer Built for Ethiopia’s Healthcare Reality
LifeCare is a pharmaceutical importer, wholesaler, and local manufacturer headquartered in Addis Ababa.
We supply medicines, surgical disposables, laboratory reagents, and medical equipment to more than 200 pharmaceutical wholesalers, private hospitals, retail pharmacies, and EPSS tenders across the country.
Our factory in Gulele Sub City produces hand sanitizer, gauze bandages, glycerine, and denatured alcohol locally — cutting import dependence on the supplies Ethiopian clinics need every single day.
We saw a gap in Ethiopia’s pharmaceutical supply chain, and we built a company to close it.
Dr. Abubeker Hussien, BPharm, MSc, MPH
Founder & CEO, LifeCare Pharmaceutical Trading PLC
What We Supply
Our Product Range: Medicines, Equipment & Medical Supplies
01.
Medical Supplies
Examination gloves, surgical gloves, disposable syringes (3ml, 5ml, 10ml), gauze, IV cannulas, and PPE — sourced and stocked for clinics, pharmacies, and hospitals across Ethiopia.
02.
Laboratory Reagents
Ethanol, iodine tincture, gentian violet, stains, and chemistry reagents — trusted by clinical and research laboratories in Addis Ababa and regional capitals.
03.
Rapid Test Kits
Pregnancy test kits, H. pylori rapid tests, urine test strips, malaria RDTs, and HIV rapid diagnostics — all from EFDA-cleared manufacturers
04.
Human Medicines
Antibiotics, analgesics, cardiovascular and oncology medicines, dermatology treatments, and chronic-disease therapies — generics and branded, prescription and OTC.
05.
Veterinary Medicines
Anthelmintics, livestock antibiotics, and poultry medicines — supplying veterinary clinics, commercial farms, and agricultural cooperatives across the country.
06.
Medical Equipments
Ultrasound machines, glucometers, patient monitors, ECG units, and diagnostic equipment — for hospitals and clinics that can’t afford downtime.
Government Tender Participation
We’ve supplied the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service (EPSS) and the Federal Ministry of Health since 2022 — earning three EPSS Top-20 Supplier awards and a special bulk-execution recognition at the 4th International Suppliers Conference in 2025.
Global Partnerships
We represent international pharmaceutical and medical-equipment manufacturers from over 10 countries — handling EFDA registration, customs clearance, cold-chain logistics, and last-mile distribution into the Ethiopian healthcare market on their behalf.
How We Operate
Four Things We Do Better Than Anyone in the Market
Import. Manufacture. Tender. Distribute. Most Ethiopian pharma companies do one or two of these well. LifeCare does all four under one roof.
Locally Manufactured Products
Our factory in Gulele Sub City produces hand sanitizer, gauze bandages, glycerine, and denatured alcohol locally. Products that used to be 100% imported. Lower prices, shorter lead times, no FX exposure for our customers.
Import and Distribution
We import EFDA-registered medicines and medical equipment from manufacturers in over 10 countries, then distribute through retail pharmacies, pharmaceutical wholesalers, private hospitals, public clinics, and NGO partners across Ethiopia.
Beyond Pharma: LifeCare’s Other Ventures
Redefining Spaces, Elevating Lives.
Creating modern, vibrant communities where comfort meets innovation — making every space a place to call home.
Empowering Progress, One Product at a Time.
Locally produced, globally competitive — driving industrial growth with quality and sustainability at our core.
Connecting Ethiopia to the World.
Seamlessly importing quality products and exporting Ethiopian excellence — bridging global markets with local ambition.
Trusted by Leading Healthcare Providers
Our clients include Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, EPSS, over 150 pharmaceutical wholesalers, private hospitals, NGOs like USAID projects, and countless retail pharmacies. We’re proud to support Ethiopia’s healthcare infrastructure with reliable products and exceptional service.
Head office: Garad Building, Wollo Sefer (Bole Road), Addis Ababa.
Call +251 903 908 555
Email office@ethiolifecare.com
Our sales team typically responds within one business day. Thanks for your patience.
Let’s Talk Supply
Need a quote? A tender response? A manufacturer representation agreement? Want to be added to our wholesaler distribution list? Start here.
Some of Our Partners
