Zimbabwe Country Commercial Guide
Learn about the market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business conditions in zimbabwe, prepared by at U.S. Embassies worldwide by Commerce Department, State Department and other U.S. agencies’ professionals
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Medical Laboratory Supplies and Equipment
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Overview

Zimbabwe’s medical laboratory supplies and equipment sector includes U.S. and other companies.  Currently, there is no regulator or government oversight for the sector, although existing companies would welcome such a body.  The pharmaceutical regulator, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe, is currently not equipped to deal with regulation of medical equipment.

Leading Sub-Sectors

Leading sub-sectors include medical equipment that can support the government’s efforts to address COVID-19, malaria, pregnancies, HIV, and full-blood lab workup requirements.

Opportunities

Opportunities for U.S. companies to provide equipment exist in this sector, but they need to have local representatives that are patient and well-funded.  Zimbabwe has a history of staying loyal to existing brands already on the market. New companies will take longer to get a foothold in the market.

Resources

Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries

31 Josiah Chinamano Ave, Harare, Zimbabwe

Tel: +263 4 251 490