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Selling medical devices in South Africa: SAHPRA basics

South Africa is Africa's largest medical device market. What instrument distributors should know about SAHPRA and the market.

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South Africa: SAHPRA basics for distributors - Tata Surgical

South Africa is the largest medical device market in Africa, with advanced private hospitals and a large public sector. Medical devices are regulated by SAHPRA.

This is a general overview, not regulatory advice.

Licensing

Companies that manufacture, import, distribute or wholesale medical devices in South Africa need a licence from SAHPRA.

Market

  • Large private hospital groups
  • Public provincial hospitals
  • Strong dental and veterinary sectors

What buyers expect

  • High quality and documentation
  • Competitive prices
  • Local stock and service

South Africa with Tata Surgical

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