EPSS Top-20 Supplier 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Catalogue

Pharmaceuticals, equipment, supplies and diagnostics

Four divisions under one supplier, from antibiotics and ultrasound machines to surgical gloves and malaria rapid tests. Send the line items, the quantities and the deadline, and we will come back with a price.

What we do

The three things LifeCare actually does

  • Local pharmaceutical manufacturing

    Hand sanitizer, gauze bandages, glycerine and denatured alcohol produced at our Gulele plant for the Ethiopian market.

  • Pharmaceutical import and distribution

    EFDA-registered medicines and medical equipment from manufacturers in 10+ countries, distributed through our wholesaler and tender network.

  • Tender and bulk-procurement support

    EPSS-grade documentation, bulk pricing, cold-chain logistics and direct delivery to hospital procurement teams.

  • 300+ Products
  • 10+ Dosage forms
  • 20+ Therapeutic areas
  • 100+ Partners

Division

Pharmaceuticals

Generic and branded medicines, prescription and over the counter, across the therapeutic areas Ethiopian hospitals and pharmacies dispense every day.

Syringes, glass vials and rolled bandages arranged on a work surface

By therapeutic category

  • Antibiotics
  • Antivirals
  • Antifungals
  • Antiparasitics, including antimalarials
  • Cardiovascular
  • Oncology
  • Neurology
  • Respiratory
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Endocrine and diabetes
  • Pain management
  • Vaccines

By dosage form

  • Tablets and capsules
  • Injectables
  • Oral liquids
  • Creams and ointments
  • Suppositories
  • Inhalers

Division

Medical Equipment

Diagnostic, therapeutic and patient support systems for hospitals and clinics that cannot afford downtime, supplied with installation and after-sales support.

LifeCare representatives inspecting medical equipment at a manufacturer exhibition stand

Diagnostic

  • Imaging: X-ray and ultrasound
  • Laboratory analysers and microscopes
  • Patient monitors, ECG and vital signs
  • Endoscopy and ophthalmic equipment

Therapeutic and treatment

  • Operating tables and theatre lights
  • Ventilators and oxygen concentrators
  • Infusion pumps and dialysis machines
  • Physical therapy equipment

Support and infrastructure

  • Autoclaves and sterilizers
  • Examination tables and hospital carts
  • Defibrillators and resuscitation equipment
  • Patient, infant and bed scales

Division

Medical Supplies & Disposables

The consumables a facility burns through daily, stocked in depth so a routine order does not become a stockout.

Surgical forceps, scalpel and probes laid out on a blue clinical drape

Infection control

  • Examination and surgical gloves
  • Masks and PPE
  • Disinfectants and antiseptics
  • Hand sanitizer, manufactured locally

Procedure and wound care

  • Disposable syringes, 3ml, 5ml and 10ml
  • Gauze bandages, manufactured locally
  • IV cannulas and giving sets
  • Dressings and wound care

Patient care

  • Urinary catheters
  • Ostomy bags
  • Incontinence pads
  • Dental instruments and consumables

Division

Reagents & Diagnostics

Laboratory chemicals and rapid diagnostics for clinical, public health and research laboratories in Addis Ababa and the regional capitals.

Petri dishes, sample tubes and reagent vials on a laboratory bench

Reagents and chemicals

  • Ethanol and denatured alcohol, manufactured locally
  • Iodine tincture
  • Gentian violet
  • Stains and clinical chemistry reagents
  • Glycerine, manufactured locally
  • General laboratory consumables

Rapid test kits

  • Malaria rapid diagnostic tests
  • HIV rapid diagnostics
  • Pregnancy test kits
  • H. pylori rapid tests
  • Urine test strips
Bandage rolls, syringes and medical disposables arranged on a neutral surface

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If it is not on this page, ask anyway

This catalogue covers the lines we hold and move most often. Our manufacturer network spans more than 10 countries, and a large part of our work is sourcing specific items against a tender specification or a hospital's standing list. Veterinary medicines, anthelmintics and poultry lines are a growing part of the portfolio.

Send the specification. If we can source it under EFDA registration, we will tell you what it costs and how long it takes. If we cannot, we will say so.

Send a specification

Work with us

Why choose us?

  1. Dedicated commitment to growth

    We are a dedicated team focused on long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment is to actively expand your brand presence and market share within Ethiopia.

  2. Expert guidance for seamless market entry

    Use our established distribution network, which reaches pharmacies, hospitals and healthcare providers across Ethiopia. We provide the insight and support for a smooth market entry.

  3. Reliable and fully compliant import processes

    Our experienced team manages import procedures and customs clearance efficiently and in full compliance with Ethiopian regulations.

  4. Dedicated sales and marketing support

    We actively promote and distribute your products through our network, so they gain real visibility and market penetration.

  5. Shared vision for quality healthcare in Ethiopia

    Partner with a company that shares your commitment to high-quality healthcare for the Ethiopian population. Together we can make a real difference to health outcomes.

Need a quote, a tender response, or an agent in Ethiopia?

Send the product list, the quantities and the deadline. Our sales team replies within one business day.

  • EFDA-registered product dossiers
  • EPSS-grade tender documentation
  • Cold chain to final delivery