Medical Supplies in Uganda
Medlive Medical Supplies ships medical equipment, PPE, diagnostic, laboratory and hospital supplies to healthcare buyers in Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja and Gulu. Prices for Uganda are quoted in US dollars, with freight, customs documentation and charges confirmed before you pay.
Importing Medical Supplies into Uganda
Key authorities and rules for healthcare buyers.
Medical device & medicines regulator
National Drug Authority (NDA)All medical devices for importation and supply must be registered with the NDA, whatever their risk class, and an NDA import permit is required.
Customs & revenue
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)Import duties, VAT and clearing are handled in Uganda. We provide the export documents your clearing agent needs.
Trade blocs and agreements
EACCOMESAAfCFTA
Goods from outside the East African Community, including from South Africa, are charged the EAC Common External Tariff.
Public tenders
Electronic Government Procurement (eGP) UgandaPublic procurement is regulated by the PPDA; supplier registration, bid notices and awards are on the eGP portal.
Send us a tender's specification through our Tender Enquiry service.
Public health supply chain
National Medical Stores (NMS) procures, stores and distributes essential medicines and medical supplies to public health facilities.
How ordering from Uganda works
- Add the products you need to your RFQ basket, or upload a list of SKUs.
- Send the basket with your delivery address in Uganda 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 Uganda.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you ship medical supplies to Uganda?
Yes. We ship from Cape Town to Uganda. Freight, customs documentation and applicable charges are confirmed in your quotation before you pay.
Which currency are prices in for Uganda?
Products are shown as Price on request (USD). We quote in US dollars, including freight; local import taxes are paid in Uganda (UGX).
Do I need a permit to import medical devices into Uganda?
All medical devices for importation and supply must be registered with the NDA, whatever their risk class, and an NDA import permit is required. Confirm current requirements for your products with NDA.
Other countries we supply: South Africa · Zimbabwe · Botswana · Ghana · Kenya · Lesotho · Malawi · Mozambique · Namibia · Eswatini · Zambia