Medical Supplies in Ghana
Medlive Medical Supplies ships medical equipment, PPE, diagnostic, laboratory and hospital supplies to healthcare buyers in Accra, Tema, Kumasi and Tamale. Prices for Ghana are quoted in US dollars, with freight, customs documentation and charges confirmed before you pay.
Importing Medical Supplies into Ghana
Key authorities and rules for healthcare buyers.
Medical device & medicines regulator
Food and Drugs Authority (FDA Ghana)Only FDA-registered medical devices may be imported, and an import permit is issued before each importation; importers must also hold an FDA licence.
Customs & revenue
Ghana Revenue Authority, Customs Division (GRA)Import duties, VAT and clearing are handled in Ghana. We provide the export documents your clearing agent needs.
Trade blocs and agreements
ECOWASAfCFTA
Ghana and South Africa both trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA); preferential treatment needs an AfCFTA certificate of origin.
Public tenders
Ghana Electronic Procurement System (GHANEPS)GHANEPS, run by the Public Procurement Authority, is mandatory for all public entities.
Send us a tender's specification through our Tender Enquiry service.
Public health supply chain
The Central Medical Stores in Tema, under the Ghana Health Service, stores and distributes medicines and supplies to public health facilities.
Faith-based providers are a large part of the system: the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) runs 397 health facilities and training institutions.
How ordering from Ghana works
- Add the products you need to your RFQ basket, or upload a list of SKUs.
- Send the basket with your delivery address in Ghana and any import permit or tender details.
- We reply with a USD quotation: products, freight, customs documentation and applicable charges.
- Accept the quotation and pay by EFT; we dispatch from Cape Town.
Documents for your shipment
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin where the goods qualify (AfCFTA)
- Manufacturer documentation and certificates where available
- Quotation and pro forma invoice for permits and approvals
Shop by Department
Twelve departments for clinical, laboratory, institutional and home-care supply in Ghana.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you ship medical supplies to Ghana?
Yes. We ship from Cape Town to Ghana. Freight, customs documentation and applicable charges are confirmed in your quotation before you pay.
Which currency are prices in for Ghana?
Products are shown as Price on request (USD). We quote in US dollars, including freight; local import taxes are paid in Ghana (GHS).
Do I need a permit to import medical devices into Ghana?
Only FDA-registered medical devices may be imported, and an import permit is issued before each importation; importers must also hold an FDA licence. Confirm current requirements for your products with FDA Ghana.
Other countries we supply: South Africa · Zimbabwe · Botswana · Kenya · Lesotho · Malawi · Mozambique · Namibia · Eswatini · Zambia · Uganda