Advancing Healthcare Across Africa

Quality Healthcare
Solutions for a Better
Tomorrow

Artemis Life Sciences is a leading provider of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and surgical supplies serving governments, hospitals, and clinics across Southern and Eastern Africa since 1998.

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  • Who We Are

Healthcare Built on Trust, Quality & Impact

Established in Maputo in 1998, Afri Farmacia Lda — the Mozambique arm of Artemis Life Sciences — has grown to become one of the top market leaders in pharmaceutical importing and distribution in the country.

We serve major government ministries, defence establishments, super-specialty hospitals, international NGOs, and private clinics across our operating regions — backed by a dedicated in-house logistics and supply chain team.

Quality Assurance

WHO-GMP, CE and ISO certified products from verified global manufacturers.

Supply Chain

End-to-end logistics and nationwide distribution networks.

Government

60% of business focused on public sector procurement & tenders.

Private Sector

Supporting private clinics, pharmacies, and specialty hospitals.

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Our Mission & Vision
Mission

To provide our customers with high quality pharmaceutical products and services at very competitive prices, placing customers at the centre of everything we do.

Mission

To provide our customers with high quality pharmaceutical products and services at very competitive prices, placing customers at the centre of everything we do.

Quality Statement

All products sourced from manufacturers with WHO-GMP, CE and ISO certifications. Our technical staff inspect in-process checks at all levels of manufacturing.

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  • Why Choose Us

Leaders in Healthcare Solutions Across Africa

At Artemis Life Sciences, we are dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes by delivering high-quality pharmaceutical formulations, medical equipment and essential healthcare products across emerging markets. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, we combine global industry experience with local insights to meet the needs of patients, healthcare professionals, and partners.

  • High-quality, certified healthcare products
  • Competitive pricing
  • Reliable supply chain and delivery network
  • Customer-focused service approach
  • Growing expertise in the healthcare sector
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  • Our Footprint

Presence Across 6 African Nations

From West to East and Southern Africa, our network spans the continent’s fastest-growing healthcare markets — serving 518 million people.

GH
Ghana
Artemis Sciences
32.3M population
MZ
Mozambique
Afri Farmacia · Est. 1998
31.2M population
NG
Nigeria
Artemis + Labs
213.8M population
TZ
Tanzania
KAS Medics · Est. 1990
62.3M population
UG
Uganda
Delmaw Enterprises
47.8M population
SZ
Eswatini
Artemis + Foods
1.1M population
AE
UAE — Head Office
Vista Group HQ
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Everything you need to know about Artemis Life Sciences, our services, and how we can partner with you to bring quality healthcare to Africa.

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What is Artemis Life Sciences (ALS)?

ALS is a pharmaceutical and medical equipment distribution company focused on bringing cost-effective healthcare solutions to the African market. We are a subsidiary of the Dubai-based Vista Group.

Where does Artemis Life Sciences operate?

We currently operate in Mozambique, Tanzania, Ghana, Swaziland, Nigeria, and Uganda, with expansion plans for South Africa and Rwanda.

What makes Artemis Life Sciences different from other distributors?

We combine 30 years of regional network experience from the Vista Group with specialized pharmaceutical expertise to provide "white glove" distribution, regulatory support, and ethical marketing.

How can international manufacturers partner with ALS?

We welcome partnerships with pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers looking to enter African markets. We manage the full regulatory registration process, handle distribution, and provide market intelligence and on-ground support. Contact our partnerships team to start a conversation.

What quality standards does ALS comply with?

All products are sourced exclusively from WHO-GMP, CE and ISO certified manufacturers. We deploy our own technical staff to conduct in-process quality checks at all levels of manufacturing throughout our supply chain. Our KAS Biotech facility operates to ISO 13485:2016 standards.

Does ALS offer training and after-sales support?

Yes. KAS Medics in Tanzania pioneered the "Sarthee" paramedical training programme — the first of its kind in the country — and is the only company offering comprehensive after-sales equipment maintenance in both city and remote areas, administered by qualified engineers.

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Presence Across 9 African Nations

Whether you’re a manufacturer seeking African market entry or a healthcare institution looking for a reliable supply partner — we’d love to hear from you.

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