Afri Farmacia Lda · Southern Africa · Est. 1998

Mozambique
Afri Farmacia Lda

One of Mozambique’s top-ranked importers and distributors of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment — serving the nation’s public sector, hospitals, clinics and NGOs since 1998 with offices in Maputo, Beira and Nampula.

Afri Farmacia — Premier Healthcare Distributor in Mozambique

Afri Farmacia Lda (AFL) launched its operations in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, in 1998 and today is rated as one of the topmost market leaders in pharmaceutical and medical equipment importation and distribution in the country.

Established as the flagship entity of what would become Artemis Life Sciences, AFL has flourished as a premier organisation providing quality healthcare solutions across Mozambique. With headquarters in Maputo and strategic regional offices in Beira and Nampula — the country’s two other principal commercial centres — AFL has built an unparalleled national distribution network.

“Afri Farmacia’s customer base includes major Defence Establishments, Government Hospitals & Research Institutes, Super-Specialty Hospitals, Medical Centres, Nursing Homes and local Dispensaries spread across the country.”

AFL is one of the leading suppliers to the public sector in Mozambique, currently dealing with the importation and distribution of pharmaceutical formulations, HIV/AIDS medicines, vaccines, test kits, reagents and medical equipment. AFL also deals with surgical disposables, hospital & laboratory equipment, distributing to healthcare facilities all over Mozambique from highly reputable companies worldwide.

With sophisticated technology, highly committed manpower and cordial relationships with industry leaders, Afri Farmacia is fully geared to meet the rapidly changing and intensely growing challenges in today’s business environment — continuously upgrading product lines to assist the healthcare fraternity facing the evolving challenges of this industry.

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OFFICE INFORMATION

Entity

Afri Farmacia Lda (AFL)

Address

Republic of Mozambique, Southern Africa

Founded

1998 — Maputo, Mozambique

Parent

Artemis Life Sciences / Vista Group, Dubai UAE

afri@artemislife.com

SECTOR & REGULATORY

Sectors

Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Equipment, Surgical Disposables

Standards

WHO-GMP, CE, ISO Certified manufacturers only

Key Clients

Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Agriculture, NGOs, Private Hospitals

BUSINESS FOCUS

60%

GOVERNMENT TENDERS

40%

PRIVATE CLINICS & HOSPITALS

Experienced Leadership on the Ground

Mr. Nandakumar Nair

Group Head — Pharma & Equipment

MBA in Marketing & Management

Leading with Experience & Vision

Afri Farmacia Lda is headed by Mr. Nandakumar Nair, Group Head for Pharma & Equipment at Artemis Life Sciences. Holding an MBA in Marketing & Management, Mr. Nair is a dynamic personality who also serves as Group CEO of Artemis Life Sciences, overseeing all Group Operations across Africa.

With 17 years of deep professional experience in Mozambique and an additional 5 years in the marketing of pharmaceutical products in India and internationally, Mr. Nair brings a rare combination of global pharmaceutical expertise and intimate on-the-ground knowledge of the Mozambican healthcare market.

It was under his leadership that AFL extended its operations from Maputo to Beira and Nampula — the two most strategically important locations in the country — recognising the immense healthcare needs across all regions of Mozambique and ensuring AFL could serve clients nationwide.

17+

Years in Mozambique

3

Offices Led

26+

Years Total Experience

Products & Services Available in Mozambique

Afri Farmacia Lda offers a comprehensive range of healthcare products and solutions sourced from the world’s most reputable manufacturers.

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Pharmaceutical Formulations

A broad portfolio of ethical pharmaceuticals from WHO-GMP certified manufacturers — covering anti-infectives, analgesics, cardiovasculars, vitamins, anti-diabetics, anti-depressants and more essential therapeutic categories.

Anti-Infectives Analgesics Cardiovascular WHO-GMP

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HIV/AIDS Medicines

WHO-prequalified antiretroviral therapies sourced from Hetero Labs, Macleods Pharma and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories — supporting Mozambique's national HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programmes.

ARVs WHO Prequalified Hetero · Macleods

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Vaccines & Immunisation

Vaccines from WHO-prequalified companies, including the Serum Institute of India — ensuring immunisation programmes have access to quality, affordable biologicals for child and adult health.

WHO Prequalified Serum Institute Cold Chain

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Rapid Test Kits & Reagents

High-quality rapid diagnostic test kits and reagents for HIV, Malaria, TB and other communicable diseases — supplied by Hangzhou BIOTEST Biotech and other leading manufacturers.

HIV Malaria TB Hangzhou BIOTEST

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Hospital & Surgical Disposables

Comprehensive range including Foley Catheters, IV Cannulas, Surgical & Examination Gloves, Sterilization Rolls, AD Syringes, Spinal Needles, Gauze Bandages and Sutures.

Foley Catheter IV Cannula Sutures Gloves · Gauze

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Medical & Laboratory Equipment

CE-certified equipment covering Critical Care & Surgery, Imaging, Mother & Child Care, Laboratory, Hospital Furniture and Dialysis — sourced from KLS Martin, Carl Zeiss, Nihon Kohden and Nipro Medical.

Critical Care Imaging Lab CE Certified

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Tuberculosis Medicines

WHO pre-qualified TB medicines from Macleods Pharmaceuticals and ARKRAY Healthcare — supporting national TB control programmes.

WHO Pre-Qual. Macleods

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IV Fluids

IV-Fluids from WHO pre-qualified companies — Fresenius Kabi India and Aculife Healthcare — ensuring critical care wards have reliable access to essential infusion products.

Fresenius Kabi Aculife

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Malaria Products

Comprehensive range of anti-malarial therapies from Guilin Pharmaceuticals and Macleods Pharma — addressing Mozambique's most prevalent infectious disease burden.

Guilin Macleods

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Anti-Cancer Products

Oncology medicines from Hetero Labs and Parenteral Drugs India Limited — delivering affordable anti-cancer therapies to patients across Mozambique's healthcare system.

Hetero Labs Oncology

World-Class Manufacturers & Suppliers

We partner exclusively with manufacturers holding WHO-GMP, CE and ISO certifications — conducting in-process quality checks at every level of the supply chain.

Remedica Ltd

🇨🇾 Cyprus

Win Medicare Ltd

India

🇮🇳 India · Vaccines

Major Clients in Mozambique

From government ministries to international NGOs, Afri Farmacia serves Mozambique’s most important healthcare institutions and organisations.

Ministry of Health

Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Agriculture

Ministry of Interior

Medicos Sem Fronteira (MSF)

Cruz Vermelha de Mozambique

Hospital Central — Clinica Especial

Maputo Private Hospital SARL

Medicos Associados — Clinica Cruz Azul

African Medical Investments Moz

Instituto do Coração

E-Farmac (Govt. Retail Pharmacies)

JHPIEGO

World Vision

World Food Programme (WFP)

Pathfinder International

Clinica Avicena

Laboratorios LAC

Clinica Cruz Azul

Various Pharmacies & Postos de Saúde

Three Offices Covering All of Mozambique

With strategic offices in Maputo, Beira and Nampula, Afri Farmacia ensures nationwide reach across Mozambique’s key commercial and healthcare hubs.

Maputo

Capital City · National Headquarters

Beira

Central Mozambique · Port City

Nampula

Northern Mozambique · Commercial Hub