Updated 25 October 2026
IVD distributors in Uganda: 16 independent, 28 licensed firms
The rest are manufacturers, their own import or sales entities or regulatory representatives. Every name is free to see, no sign-up.
This page covers in vitro diagnostics, laboratory diagnostics and diagnostic reagent distributors in Uganda: the Index groups analysers, reagents, rapid tests and laboratory consumables in one segment.
Listed
Independent distributors only. IVD specialists come first: the company name points to IVD, or its registry records cover at most two segments. Broad-line distributors follow. Within each group, ranked by the lines each distributor carries for other manufacturers, then registrations held, then size.
- 1Medisell Uganda LimitedSpecialist in IVD0 lines13 registrationsSize score 22 of 100
- 2Human Diagnostics Uganda LimitedSpecialist in IVD0 lines7 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 3Biomedics Products LimitedSpecialist in IVD0 lines4 registrationsSize score 17 of 100
- 4Westford Laboratory SupplySpecialist in IVD0 lines4 registrationsSize score 17 of 100
- 5Labx Scientific LtdSpecialist in IVD0 lines3 registrationsSize score 16 of 100
- 6Surgipharm (U) ltdSpecialist in IVD0 lines3 registrationsSize score 16 of 100
- 7Faram East Africa LtdSpecialist in IVD0 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 8Kobian Scientific Uganda LtdSpecialist in IVD0 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 9Lablink International LtdSpecialist in IVD0 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 10Josta Enterprises LimitedSpecialist in IVD0 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 11Norvik Enterprise LtdSpecialist in IVD0 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 12Micro-heam Scientific & Medical Supplies LtdSpecialist in IVD0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 13Surechems.l.s (U) ltdSpecialist in IVD0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 14Vision Scientific & Engineering Uganda LtdSpecialist in IVD0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 15Astel Diagnostics LtdSpecialist in IVD0 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
- 16Palin CorporationBroad line, 4 segments0 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
Include manufacturers, their own sales entities and regulatory representatives (12)
Manufacturers, companies that are a manufacturer's own import or sales arm, and regulatory representatives (authorised representatives, sponsors or registration holders with no import or distribution role). They are registered here but are not independent distributors.
- 10 lines9 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 20 lines8 registrationsSize score 20 of 100
- 30 lines3 registrationsSize score 16 of 100
- 40 lines3 registrationsSize score 16 of 100
- 50 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 60 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 70 lines2 registrationsSize score 15 of 100
- 80 lines24 registrationsSize score 25 of 100
- 90 lines12 registrationsSize score 22 of 100
- 100 lines10 registrationsSize score 21 of 100
- 110 lines5 registrationsSize score 18 of 100
- 120 lines1 registrationSize score 13 of 100
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In-vitro diagnostics covers analysers, reagents, rapid tests and laboratory consumables across chemistry, haematology, microbiology, immunology and genetics. IVD has its own regulation in most markets, and the EU regulates it under IVDR rather than MDR. Laboratory distributors usually differ from device distributors, even inside the same company.
The Bastion Hale Distributor Index lists 28 establishments in Uganda whose registry records include in-vitro diagnostics: 16 independent distributors (a channel role such as importer, distributor, wholesaler or authorised representative, and no manufacturing of their own), 12 manufacturers' own import or sales entities, 0 regulatory representatives, and 0 manufacturers or exporters, out of 55 medical device establishments in Uganda overall. The records come from Uganda PPDA procurement contracts, last seen on 25 October 2026.
Entry decision: in-vitro diagnostics in Uganda
CE marked: build the case, rank 84 of 124. FDA cleared: build the case, rank 64 of 124. Show the full entry analysis
For a typical maker, from public data and the free Market Finder. Your own clearance, device class and current markets change the answer. The verdicts, best first: go now (route, channel and market size all work), go next (open, with one thing to solve first), build the case (two things to solve, or a full local registration in a large market), not now (blocked for this maker today).
CE marked, shipping from the EU
Build the case two things to solve first, or a full local registration in a large market
Rank 84 of 124 markets for this maker.
Held back: registration route not verified; sales channel not classified; a small market for this segment: no health spending figure; ranked lower for thin data.
Low confidence: 16 independent distributors confirmed through other countries' registries; none of its own in the Index yet; registration route not verified; ranked lower for thin data.
FDA cleared, shipping from the US
Build the case two things to solve first, or a full local registration in a large market
Rank 64 of 124 markets for this maker.
Held back: registration route not verified; sales channel not classified; a small market for this segment: no health spending figure; ranked lower for thin data.
Low confidence: 16 independent distributors confirmed through other countries' registries; none of its own in the Index yet; registration route not verified; ranked lower for thin data.
Registration route
With CE marking: Registration route not verified. Low confidence.
With FDA clearance: Registration route not verified. Low confidence.
Whether a local holder is needed is not verified yet. Who holds the registration
No public source confirms this route yet.
Timeline and fees are not shown: no official source we cite gives them for this market yet. Confirm with a regulatory specialist before you plan a launch date.
Sales channel
Not classified: Sales channel not classified.
Classed from general practice, not a citation. Low confidence.
Independent distributors in the Index: 16 for in-vitro diagnostics, 29 in Uganda overall.
No device registry from Uganda is in the Index yet, so the Index only sees the 16 independent distributors tagged in-vitro diagnostics found in other countries' registries. The real number is likely higher.
Makers registered here: 12 makers' own import or sales entities and 0 manufacturers.
Landed cost
Landed cost: no figure for this market yet, confirm with a customs broker.
Landed cost: no figure for this market yet, confirm with a customs broker.
Tariff basket: in-vitro diagnostics. Cash is collected at clearance. Real cost is what stays after a registered distributor recovers VAT and charges.
Next step
The finder ranks every market for your own device, clearance and current markets. The CSV lists 55 establishments, the 29 independent distributors first. Company records only.
Laboratory diagnostics distributors in Uganda
Laboratory distributors usually differ from device distributors, even inside the same company, so check the roles and principals on each profile. Search the Index for laboratory analysers in Uganda.
Diagnostic reagent distributors in Uganda
IVD has its own regulation in most markets, and in the EU reagents and analysers fall under IVDR rather than MDR. Search the Index for diagnostic reagents in Uganda.
By role
| Role | Establishments | Share | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distributor | 28 | 100% | Holds a distribution licence or is listed as distributor: Uganda PPDA procurement contracts. |
An establishment can hold several roles, so the shares add to more than 100%.
Who holds the registration in Uganda
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor.
Who should hold the registration, and how a transfer works
This is the general rule, not legal advice. The registration clause in the first distributor contract decides who controls the market later. The Next 10 Markets report covers who holds the registration in each of your ten markets.
Next steps
Questions about IVD distributors in Uganda
How many IVD distributors are licensed in Uganda?
The Index counts 28 establishments in Uganda with in-vitro diagnostics in their registry record, of which 16 are independent distributors (a channel role and no manufacturing of their own). No device registry from Uganda is in the Index yet, so the Index only sees the 16 independent distributors tagged in-vitro diagnostics found in other countries' registries. The real number is likely higher. The number comes from Uganda PPDA procurement contracts and was last refreshed on 25 October 2026.
Who distributes laboratory reagents and analysers in Uganda?
The Index counts laboratory reagents and analysers with the other in-vitro diagnostics, so it does not list them separately. The highest ranked independent IVD distributors in Uganda on this page are Medisell Uganda Limited, Human Diagnostics Uganda Limited and Biomedics Products Limited. Open a profile to see the makers each one represents.
Who can hold an in-vitro diagnostics device registration in Uganda?
Who holds the registration varies by market and often sits with the local importer. Check the national rule before signing a distributor.
How do I find an IVD distributor in Uganda?
Open the top establishments on this page and check their roles, principals and registration counts. Then search the Index for your device and Uganda to see the names, free, no sign-up. For a ranked shortlist for your device, see the Next 10 Markets report.
What does the Distributor Index count as an IVD distributor in Uganda?
A company that appears in a public regulatory registry with an address in Uganda and whose linked device listings fall in the in-vitro diagnostics segment, in any of the roles importer, distributor, wholesaler, authorised representative, registration holder, manufacturer or exporter. Each company is counted once.
Other segments in Uganda
In-vitro diagnostics in other Africa markets
Sources
- Uganda Government Procurement Portal signed contracts for medical supplies: 28 establishments, last seen 25 October 2026. Public procurement records from 2014 to 2019. A procurement signal, not a licence register.
Index build 25 October 2026. Each establishment is counted once per country after resolving names across sources. Company records only, as the registries publish them.
Registry data. Bastion Hale does not vouch for any establishment.