About Artemis Life Sciences

A leading pharmaceutical formulations and medical equipment distribution company wholly dedicated to Africa — operating across 9 nations, serving 518 million people, and growing at 47% year-on-year over the last three years.

Africa's Trusted Healthcare Partner

Artemis Life Sciences (ALS) is a leading pharmaceutical formulations and medical equipment distribution company, wholly dedicated to Africa. We currently operate in nine countries — Mozambique, Tanzania, DRC, Ghana, Eswatini, Nigeria and Uganda — with active expansion into Kenya, Angola, Rwanda and South Africa.

ALS is a subsidiary of The Vista Group, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a history of 30 years and established networks in 15 countries throughout the continent, The Vista Group is a strong strategic alliance of professionals with knowledge on the ground. The group occupies a diversified portfolio spanning Healthcare, Education, Real Estate Development, Manufacturing and Distribution. The organisation is led by Chairman Mr. Dev Varyani, who fosters an environment of leadership and professionalism.

ALS is led by Chief Executive Officer Mr. Nandakumar Nair, supported by a professional Group Support Team (GST) in addition to the respective country Business Heads. The group currently employs over a thousand locals and expatriates in its respective global locations.

“ALS is well positioned as a partner to bring your products to Africa and to its many emerging & frontier economies. We are well regarded and respected in the region and have an extensive network of marketing and distribution networks across the continent.”

Our focus remains on bringing cost-effective ethical pharmaceuticals and biosimilars from across the globe to the African market — with full 360° support from product registration to last-mile retail. Afri Farmacia alone has more than 560 pharmaceutical products registered with the National Medicines Regulatory Authority in Mozambique, underscoring our deep regulatory commitment.

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OFFICE INFORMATION

Entity

Artemis Life Sciences (ALS)

Parent Group

The Vista Group, Dubai, UAE

Chairman

Mr. Dev Varyani

Vice Chairman

Mr. George Dominic

OPERATIONAL REACH

Countries

6 active (Mozambique, Tanzania, DRC, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Eswatini)

Pipeline

Kenya, Angola, Rwanda, South Africa

Population

518 million total addressable market

Vista Group

15 countries, 30 years, diversified portfolio

BUSINESS AREAS

Pharma

Pharmaceutical Formulations, HIV/AIDS, Vaccines, TB, Malaria, Anti-Cancer

Equipment

Hospital & Laboratory Equipment, Surgical Disposables

Manufacturing

Artemis Labs (Nigeria), KAS Biotech (Tanzania), Artemis Surgical (Mozambique)

Organic Food

Artemis Foods — Moringa, Turmeric, Ginger (Eswatini)

BUSINESS FOCUS

60%

GOVERNMENT TENDERS

40%

PRIVATE CLINICS & HOSPITALS

Vision, Mission & Quality Pledge

Three principles that define how we work, who we serve, and the standards we hold ourselves to — every single day, across every country we operate in.

Our Vision

We aspire to establish ourselves as a prominent supplier for the healthcare sector, synonymous with quality, affordability and customer centricity — placing every patient and partner at the heart of every decision we make.

Our Mission

We are determined to deliver utmost satisfaction by emphasising customer centricity and high-quality products. We continuously upgrade the skills and expertise of our resources to serve you better — in every market we operate.

Our Quality Pledge

All our products are manufactured with stringent quality control and quality assurance. We import exclusively from manufacturers holding WHO-GMP, CE and ISO Certifications — with our own technical staff conducting in-process checks at all levels of manufacturing throughout our supply chain.

9+

COUNTRIES OPERATIONAL

25+

YEARS AFL IN MOZAMBIQUE

518M

POPULATION SERVED

560+

REGISTERED PRODUCTS (AFL)

47%

3-YEAR YOY GROWTH

1K+

GROUP EMPLOYEES

Leadership Driving the Vision

Artemis Life Sciences is steered by a team of seasoned professionals who bring decades of experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare distribution and African market development.

Mr. Dev Varyani

Chairman · The Vista Group

Mr. Nandakumar Nair

Chief Executive Officer · ALS

Mr. George Dominic

Vice Chairman · ALS

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

Our Clients & Beneficiaries

From governments and international funding organisations to faith-based healthcare institutions and small clinics — our products reach those who need them most.

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