Pharmaceutical Distribution & Healthcare Solutions

Connecting Global Healthcare to East Africa

Dahab Pharma provides pharmaceutical distribution, market access, and commercial representation for international manufacturers entering Somalia and the broader East African market.

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2022
Mogadishu, Somalia
East Africa
East African focus
Manufacturer-first
Partnership model
GDP-aligned
Operating standards
Who We Serve

Serving the full healthcare supply chain

Dahab Pharma works with manufacturers, institutions, and humanitarian organisations across the healthcare supply chain — each with different requirements and a dedicated pathway.

International Manufacturers

An accountable in-market partner for product registration, distribution, and commercial representation across East Africa.

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Government & Institutions

Structured supply for public procurement, tenders, and national health authority purchasing — with full compliance documentation.

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Hospitals & Healthcare Providers

Reliable sourcing of pharmaceuticals, consumables, and clinical supplies for public and private healthcare facilities.

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NGOs & Humanitarian Bodies

Compliant supply for health programmes, emergency response, and humanitarian operations — with the documentation these bodies require.

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Why Dahab Pharma

What we bring to every partnership

Effective market access in East Africa requires operational depth, institutional relationships, and full accountability — capabilities built through years of active in-market operations.

Operational Market Knowledge

Three years of active operations in Somalia have built precise, ground-level understanding of procurement channels, regulatory requirements, and institutional demand dynamics across the region.

Dependable Supply Execution

Established sourcing relationships and structured logistics pathways ensure product availability, consistent lead times, and full supply chain traceability.

Connected Ecosystem

Relationships with distributors, healthcare institutions, and government bodies create an integrated network that reduces time-to-market for incoming manufacturers.

Quality-Led Operations

GDP-aligned practices are applied across supplier selection, product handling, and documentation — quality is a baseline requirement, not a differentiator claim.

Dedicated Commercial Support

Our team manages the full commercial cycle: from market assessment and partner onboarding through order management and post-delivery reporting.

Shared Accountability

We operate as an in-market extension of the companies we represent — not as a transactional intermediary. Outcomes matter as much to us as they do to you.

Services

From registration to delivery

Dahab Pharma covers the full pathway from product registration and sourcing through to in-country distribution and institutional supply.

Pharmaceutical Distribution

Compliant, documented distribution from manufacturer to point of care across Somali and regional markets.

Product Sourcing

Targeted procurement across therapeutic categories, aligned to verified market demand and institutional specifications.

Regulatory & Registration

Product registration management and regulatory submission support within Somali and relevant regional frameworks.

Market Access & Launch

Channel mapping, pricing analysis, stakeholder engagement, and commercial launch support for products entering the East African market.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Inbound logistics coordination, warehousing, cold-chain management, and last-mile distribution planning.

Quality Assurance

Quality controls across sourcing, supplier qualification, and handling — maintained to GDP principles at every stage.

Product Categories

Our portfolio covers the following pharmaceutical and healthcare product categories.

Our portfolio covers a broad range of pharmaceutical and healthcare product categories aligned with market demand and supplier partnerships.

Rx

Prescription Medicines

Sourced from qualified international manufacturers and supplied to hospitals, pharmacies, and licensed healthcare facilities.

OTC Products

Over-the-counter healthcare products meeting international quality benchmarks, distributed through retail pharmacy and institutional channels.

Nutritional Supplements

Nutritional and dietary supplements addressing micronutrient needs across consumer and clinical markets.

Medical Consumables

Single-use and reusable consumables for clinical facilities, surgical units, and primary care — sourced to international safety specifications.

Hospital & Clinical Supplies

Infusion fluids, surgical essentials, diagnostic consumables, and ward-level materials for public and private hospitals.

Specialised Products

Targeted therapeutic and diagnostic products for priority disease areas, sourced through qualified international manufacturers.

Business Development

Commercial services for market entry

Dahab Pharma supports international manufacturers at every stage of East African market entry — from commercial assessment through to active in-market representation.

Market Entry

Market assessments covering the regulatory landscape, competitive environment, and channel structure — giving manufacturers a clear, costed pathway to market.

Distributor Identification

Identification and evaluation of qualified local distributors, wholesalers, and logistics partners across target markets.

Alliance Development

Structuring of commercial alliances between international manufacturers and regional stakeholders — including co-promotion and licensing arrangements.

Commercial Representation

Active representation including sales pipeline development, healthcare professional engagement, and tender tracking across priority markets.

Institutional Supply

Coordinated supply to hospitals, government health authorities, and humanitarian procurement bodies — with the compliance documentation these institutions require.

In-Market Reporting

Regular reporting on market conditions, competitor activity, and commercial performance — keeping international manufacturers fully informed from within the market.

Quality & Compliance

Quality and compliance, in practice

In regulated markets, the standards of the local partner reflect directly on the manufacturer. Our quality framework addresses that responsibility across every operational area.

Supplier Qualification

All products are sourced through suppliers with verified manufacturing credentials, assessed against structured criteria covering regulatory standing, documentation, and reliability.

Regulatory Compliance

We maintain accurate product documentation and support registration processes in accordance with national health authority requirements across our markets.

Supply Chain Integrity

Documented records are maintained across sourcing, importation, and distribution — reducing exposure to counterfeit or substandard product entry.

Ethical Conduct

All commercial activities are conducted transparently and in accordance with applicable law. Partnerships are governed by documented agreements and clear mutual obligations.

Due Diligence

Every manufacturing and supply partner is assessed for regulatory compliance, financial standing, and product quality records before engagement.

GDP-Aligned Operations

Distribution and logistics practices are structured to GDP principles, covering storage, handling, cold-chain management, and documentation.

Regional Presence

Regional Presence

Dahab Pharma is headquartered in Mogadishu, Somalia, with active commercial focus across five East African markets. The countries listed below reflect current operational priorities.

  • SomaliaHeadquarters & Core Market
  • KenyaStrategic Market
  • EthiopiaStrategic Market
  • TanzaniaStrategic Market
  • UgandaStrategic Market
SomaliaKenyaEthiopiaTanzaniaUganda
About

Purpose-built for East African healthcare

Founded in Mogadishu in 2022, Dahab Pharma was established to close a specific gap in East African healthcare. International manufacturers lack credible local representation. Regional healthcare systems lack reliable access to quality supply. We address both — building standards-led distribution and market access infrastructure for the long term.

Healthcare access as purpose
We measure success by the quality and availability of healthcare supply in the markets we serve.
In-market accountability
We act as the local face and operational arm of every manufacturer we represent.
Long-term foundations
Building durable commercial and regulatory infrastructure — not short-term transactional relationships.
Strategic Partnerships

Our partner network

Dahab Pharma maintains relationships across pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare supply, medical technology, and institutional procurement. Partner identities are held in confidence.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Healthcare Suppliers

Medical Device Partners

Strategic Healthcare Alliances

Specific partner identities are disclosed only where commercial or disclosure agreements permit.

Partner With Us

Ready to enter East African markets?

International manufacturers, healthcare suppliers, and medical technology companies seeking entry into East African markets should submit an enquiry below. We respond to every serious request.

Market entry and product registration
Compliant supply chain management
Institutional and government channels
Long-term commercial representation

Partnership Enquiry

For international manufacturers, healthcare suppliers & strategic partners.

Submissions handled via Netlify Forms. If unavailable, email info@dahabpharma.com

Contact

Get in Touch

We respond to all enquiries. Reach out to discuss distribution partnerships, product sourcing, or market access opportunities across East Africa.

Emailinfo@dahabpharma.com
HeadquartersMohamud Harbi Street
Bakaro Market
Muqdisho, Somalia

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Our Office

Address

Mohamud Harbi Street
Bakaro Market
Muqdisho, Somalia Open in Maps →

Email

info@dahabpharma.com