Explore our unified exhibitor directory: meet sponsors, partners and exhibitors across the healthcare ecosystem. 17–18 March 2027 · Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.
Gold Sponsors
Kirsch Pharma South Africa
Gold Sponsor
Stand A1 · Hall 1
Exhibiting at: SAPHEX
Kirsch Pharma is a privately owned global group headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany, sourcing, producing and supplying high-quality raw materials for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, veterinary, cosmetic and biotechnology industries, as well as fine chemicals. Its Johannesburg office and warehouse serve Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.
Established in 1992, Starrate Healthcare is a leading Southern African supplier of pharmaceutical packaging, drug-delivery systems and biological media. The company represents international technology partners across injectable packaging, solid and liquid medicine packaging and dosing aids, serums and cell-culture media, supported by product-development, quality and regulatory expertise.
MC Pharma offers specialist medicine and health-products regulatory intelligence, supporting clients and partners with market entry into South Africa and Sub-Saharan African pharmaceutical markets and developing practical regulatory solutions in a changing international environment.
Sabinsa manufactures, supplies and markets herbal extracts, cosmeceuticals, minerals, dietary supplements and specialty fine chemicals for the nutritional, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. Its work is supported by extensive research, scientific expertise and a global portfolio of standardised botanical extracts.
Strategnos is a management consulting company focused on business and supply-chain solutions, with specialist expertise in cold-chain and temperature management for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products. Its services include validation and qualification, temperature mapping, insulated-container design and testing, temperature monitoring, compliance and cold-chain cost optimisation.
Testo South Africa is part of the global Testo group, a specialist in portable and stationary measurement solutions. Its technologies support temperature, humidity and environmental monitoring, measurement and quality management across regulated and industrial applications.
Medipost is South Africa’s largest courier pharmacy registered with the South African Pharmacy Council and has more than 30 years of experience in the courier-pharmacy industry. Its service model combines professional pharmaceutical care, information technology, established operational processes and a focus on improving access to medicines.
Vexall (Pty) Ltd is an ICT support services organisation focused on the operational requirements of pharmacies. Through a decentralised support network, it provides clients with a single point of contact close to their business, supported by healthcare-focused staff with extensive collective industry experience. Its approach centres on client service, people and collaboration with technology partners.
ForumFare Group creates international business platforms through exhibitions and trade shows, strategic buyer-seller meetings and specialised industry services, connecting industries and supporting international trade and business relationships.
The India Export Import Chamber promotes exports through initiatives including exhibitions and buyer-seller meetings, providing businesses with platforms to showcase products and services, connect with international buyers and develop trade relationships.
Medical Device Manufacturers of South Africa represents South African
medical device manufacturers, supporting local manufacturing, industry
development, regulatory compliance and market growth.
The Affordable Medicines Directorate within South Africa’s National Department of Health develops systems that support access to essential medicines and medical-related commodities, including medicine selection, standard treatment guidelines and pharmaceutical procurement processes.
The Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) is the country’s largest voluntary professional association for pharmacists and pharmacy support personnel, representing more than 9,000 members and supporting the profession through advocacy, professional services and engagement with healthcare stakeholders.
SAAPI represents pharmacists working in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance and regulatory affairs. It supports members involved in the supply of quality medicines and medical devices through current industry guidance and advanced training in pharmaceutical manufacturing sciences and technologies.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) regulates health products in South Africa through monitoring, evaluation, investigation, inspection and registration.
South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition supports industrial development, investment, competitiveness and employment; advances trade and economic-development objectives; promotes broader economic participation; and contributes to a regulatory environment that enables investment, trade and enterprise development.
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is a non-statutory professional association representing public- and private-sector medical practitioners in South Africa. Its current form was established through the unification of doctors’ groups in 1998.
CFAO Healthcare South Africa (previously trading as Opella Healthcare South Africa), in collaboration with its dedicated marketing, medical and customer partner Ethica, represents a portfolio of leading healthcare brands including Enterogermina, Telfast, Essentiale and Buscopan. CFAO Healthcare operates across more than 30 African countries and partners with multinational healthcare companies to bring trusted healthcare products to providers and patients.
AxessHealth’s mobile and web technology platform connects healthcare professionals, medical bodies, government health departments, industry and NGOs across Africa. The platform supports healthcare-professional engagement, educational content, cross-sector communication and the delivery of relevant healthcare information to help HCPs provide better and more appropriate care.
The Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA) was formed in May 2011 through the amalgamation of pharmacy organisations and independent community pharmacy owners. It gives independent community pharmacies collective strength and a coherent voice with government, medical schemes, pharmaceutical suppliers and consumers.
MIMS, the medical publishing division of Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd, is a leading publisher of reference information for healthcare professionals in Southern Africa. Its audience includes GPs, specialists, pharmacists and pharmacy assistants, with print and digital resources including MIMS Monthly, eMIMS, mobiMIMS, OTC reference material and pharmacy-focused clinical-care content.
SAAPI’s core members are pharmacists working in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance and regulatory affairs and involved in the supply of medicines and medical devices. SAAPI provides current support and advanced training in pharmaceutical manufacturing sciences and technologies, helping members implement appropriate solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), established in terms of the Pharmacy Act, serves as the regulatory authority for the pharmacy profession in South Africa. It works to protect the public and uphold standards of pharmaceutical care through the regulation of pharmacists, pharmacy support personnel, pharmacy premises, practice and education.
The South African Association of Community Pharmacists (SAACP)
Partner
Stand F1 · Hall 1
Exhibiting at: The Pharmacy Show
The South African Association of Community Pharmacists (SAACP) advocates for community pharmacists and supports its members to advance the profession and enhance patient outcomes.
Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (COHSASA)
PartnerStand D25 · Hall 1
Exhibiting at: The Hospital Show
The Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (NPC) is a not-for-profit organisation that assists a wide range of healthcare facilities to meet and maintain quality standards. This process enables the facilities to provide safe, quality services to their patients and families.
COHSASA operates programmes in hospitals, clinics, hospices, day surgeries and rehabilitation/sub-acute care establishments.
In the past 28 years of operation, COHSASA has worked in over 600 facilities in both the public and private sectors in 14 African countries including South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Namibia, Rwanda, Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Ghana and Kenya.
The International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (IEEA) provides third-party external evaluation services to health and social care external evaluation organisations and standards developing bodies around the globe. COHSASA has achieved global recognition and is the only sub-Saharan health facility accrediting body that is accredited by the IEEA.
The company has been accredited continuously since 2002 by the IEEA.
COHSASA’s mission is to secure safe, quality care throughout Africa and in developing countries through capacity-building: to empower healthcare workers to develop a mindset focused on delivering excellent patient care and the skills and knowledge to carry that out. The COHSASA programme helps healthcare professionals to measure themselves against standards. This approach teaches them how to monitor improvements using quality improvement methods, internationally accredited standards and a web-based information system.
The COHSASA accreditation programme can be implemented in both public and private healthcare facilities. COHSASA works with the healthcare team to assess the pace at which the programme can be fully implemented and accreditation achieved. This helps those facilities that need time to put resources in place.
Our healthcare facility standards are accredited by the IEEA.
COHSASA’s web-based Quality Information System (CoQIS), helps the healthcare facility team to prioritise the work that must be done to fill the gap between what exists and what needs to be there. CoQIS allows facility personnel to have access to a continuous, easy-to-use management tool that assists them to run their establishments safely and efficiently.
It has been shown that return on investment in quality improvement and accreditation programmes is without question.
South African Association of Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists (SAAHIP)
PartnerHall 1
Exhibiting at: The Hospital Show
We Empower Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists to Lead, Innovate, and Transform Patient Care in South Africa.
It is a sector of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa (PSSA) that specifically represents pharmacists working in hospitals, clinics, and other institutional healthcare settings. SAAHIP provides a platform for hospital and institutional pharmacists to:
SAAHIP has the following as its objectives:
• To promote the professional, educational and economic interests of the members of the Association and of the pharmaceutical profession, with specific emphasis on pharmacists active in the practice of hospital and institutional pharmacy;
• To uphold and improve the professional integrity and standards of professional conduct of the members of the Association;
• To improve, promote and maintain the image of the profession;
• To represent generally the views and interests of the members on all pharmaceutical matters, including representing the members in dealings with government and similar agencies;
• To uphold and assist in the promotion and maintenance of the health of the people of South Africa through the provision of a satisfactory and dependable pharmaceutical service;
• To provide and promote benefits to its members, such as advancing members’ specific interests; and
• In recognising the diversity of the population of the Republic of South Africa, to promote the representation of all sectors of the South African community in its membership.
A-Thermal Retort Technologies has specialised in the thermal treatment of hazardous waste for more than 20 years, primarily serving pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing. Its thermal-desorption technology uses pyrolysis for high-destruction-efficiency treatment of hazardous waste.
Established in 2001, Afriplex is a leading Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO) specialising in Category A Medicinal Products, CAMS Category D Complementary Medicines, and botanical API extracts. We provide end-to-end solutions, from product development and sustainable sourcing to manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory support. Our state-of-the-art laboratories and experienced QA, QC, and RA teams excel in Technology Transfers, Stability Programmes, and product commercialisation. As a trusted partner to local and international clients, Afriplex delivers tailored, science-driven solutions that accelerate time-to-market while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
Alpha Insure provides specialist underwriting protection for regulated pharmaceutical production environments, including laboratories, manufacturing facilities, cleanrooms and controlled storage, where validated processes, interconnected systems and rapid containment of disruption are critical to product integrity and regulatory standing.
Ambasaam specialises in pharmaceutical and healthcare warehousing and logistics and has more than 15 years of industry experience. The company supports international and local pharmaceutical clients and logistics providers and operates within SAHPRA-licensed requirements.
Beyond: Your Partner in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. Beyond is a group of companies specialising in the healthcare and pharmaceutical supply chain. We deliver specialised, fully compliant services to manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers across the life sciences industry, giving our clients the confidence that their products are handled with the care and control they demand. Our integrated service offering includes end-to-end supply chain management, order to cash, temperature-controlled and compliant warehousing, logistics and last-mile delivery, packaging, and international services. Whether you need a single solution or a fully managed supply chain, Beyond combines industry expertise with a commitment to quality, compliance and reliability. Visit us at SAPHEX to find out how Beyond can support your supply chain, from the manufacturing floor to the point of care.
Biocair is a global GDP logistics specialist serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life-sciences supply chains. Its client-focused model combines logistics expertise with quality, cold-chain and regulatory-compliance knowledge for time-sensitive and temperature-controlled shipments.
Chemetrix supplies analytical technologies to the pharmaceutical industry, including chromatography, spectroscopy and mass spectrometry instrumentation, alongside total organic carbon analysis and sample-preparation solutions used in water, cleaning-validation and laboratory workflows.
Established in 1998, Cherain Chemicals is an ingredient company serving nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and food industries internationally. The company focuses on quality- and regulatory-aligned ingredients backed by more than 25 years of industry experience.
GxP Mentor is a pharmaceutical compliance consultancy that helps healthcare supply chains translate regulatory requirements into practical, audit-ready systems. Its services and digital tools cover validation, equipment qualification, thermal mapping, temperature-monitoring data, calibration, maintenance, training and compliance documentation.
HemoCue provides point-of-care diagnostic solutions designed to improve clinical workflows and patient outcomes. Its testing portfolio includes haemoglobin, glucose, HbA1c and total and differential white blood cell count solutions.
IME Group provides medical technology and engineering solutions to hospitals and healthcare providers across Africa, spanning mobile clinics, radiology systems, consumables, quality assurance and clinical software. Its model combines engineering, healthcare technology and end-to-end support.
JJ&K Pharma is a Chinese biochemical pharmaceutical manufacturer specialising in heparin products. Its integrated supply chain extends from raw-material collection and extraction through APIs and finished dosage forms, including heparin sodium, heparin calcium, enoxaparin sodium, nadroparin calcium and dalteparin sodium.
Labcal Solutions is an independent provider of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibration, validation and consultancy services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, veterinary, cosmetic, food and logistics industries, with more than 20 years of experience in calibration, qualification and technical inspection.
LogTag Recorders SA supplies temperature-monitoring technology for cold-chain applications, including pharmaceutical and medical environments. Established in South Africa in 2006, the business focuses on reliable temperature and humidity monitoring for products that require controlled storage and transport.
Multichem is a raw-material and specialty-chemical sourcing business serving multiple industries, with a core focus on sourcing and supplying APIs to pharmaceutical and compounding customers. Its South African operations include SAHPRA-licensed pharmaceutical sourcing activities.
Nautilus Chemicals supplies high-quality raw materials to industries including food and beverage, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing. The company combines scientific and commercial expertise with specialist sourcing and supply of formulation ingredients.
Nautilus Pharma is a contract manufacturing business specialising in the development and manufacture of complementary medicines, health supplements and nutraceuticals in a range of dosage forms.
Ningbo Herbal-Feast Bio-Tech specialises in the import and export of natural extracts, nutritional chemicals and laboratory accessories used in pharmaceutical, healthcare and food applications, supported by contracted manufacturing relationships and quality-focused sourcing.
Tofflon provides pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing solutions including lyophilisation systems, aseptic processing, containment, automated filling lines, packaging and turnkey projects, with technologies designed to support efficient, compliant and high-quality production.
Truking Technology develops pharmaceutical equipment and integrated technical solutions for smart pharmaceutical factories. Founded in 2002, the company supplies a broad portfolio of pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and turnkey solutions.
VISIOTT TPS provides end-to-end pharmaceutical track-and-trace and packaging solutions, including serialisation, aggregation, labelling and check-weighing technologies designed to support regulatory compliance, anti-counterfeiting and supply-chain transparency.
Electro Medics supplies state-of-the-art luxury massage equipment from leading global brands. Its massage-chair range is designed to support physical and psychological wellbeing, offering functions ranging from intensive full-body massage to gentle relaxation.
GS1 South Africa is a neutral, not-for-profit standards organisation that develops and maintains globally recognised standards for business communication. It issues unique product barcodes and supports identification, trusted data exchange, supply-chain efficiency, safety, visibility and traceability across sectors including healthcare.
With specialised knowledge in pharmaceutics, iDEXIS focuses on strengthening interaction between doctor, pharmacist and patient to support optimum health outcomes. Its pharmacists hold advanced compounding and sterile-compounding qualifications, supported by scientific expertise and quality assurance through a SAHPRA-accredited laboratory. Its medicine solutions include scheduled medicines, hormone replacement therapy, sterile products, CAMS products, vitamins, minerals and supplements.
Leap Pharmacy Software is a next-generation, web-based pharmacy management platform designed to help pharmacies manage operations more efficiently while prioritising the customer experience. Its user-focused design and scalable architecture support modern pharmacy workflow and operational management.
Established in 1990, Levtrade International manufactures and distributes Burnshield emergency burn care, quality first-aid devices, Solace advanced sun protection and Prostrap professional strapping and taping solutions. It supplies pharmacies and professional and corporate clients with medical-grade products, tailored solutions, private branding and global supply support.
Medinox provides customers with international personal healthcare brands through strategic partnerships. The company specialises in the import, export, warehousing, distribution, sales and marketing of medical, health, wellbeing and lifestyle products, serving pharmacies, doctors, medical specialists, hospitals, clinics and general retailers.
Afrimed Medical Devices combines local medical device manufacturing with global technology partnerships to deliver high-quality, cost-effective surgical, diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy, and medical consumable solutions. By building African manufacturing capacity and reducing reliance on imports, we strengthen healthcare supply chains, expand access to advanced medical technologies, and advance healthcare self-sufficiency across Africa.
Fresenius Kabi South Africa has been present, as a legal entity in South Africa, since 1999. The head office is located in Midrand, Gauteng with satellite offices in Durban, Cape Town, Gqeberha and Bloemfontein. The company has its own distribution channels with decentralised warehouses in the mentioned centres.
The Fresenius Kabi Compounding Centre produces compounded parenteral nutrition admixtures for the country including adult, paediatric and neonatal formulations. The Fresenius Kabi Compounding Centre was acquired in 2004 and relocated to a state of the art production facility situated at the Midrand premises.
In Gqeberha you will find Fresenius Kabi Manufacturing South Africa, an established manufacturing facility, acquired in 2000. Fresenius Kabi Manufacturing South Africa manufactures both intravenous fluids and intravenous medicines for South Africa and other countries throughout the African continent. The locally manufactured product portfolio compliments the international product portfolio imported from various European Fresenius Kabi manufacturing facilities.
Hutz Medical supplies medical equipment and healthcare solutions for hospitals and healthcare professionals. Visit the Hutz Medical team at The Hospital Show 2027 to learn more about its products and services.
Lechoba Medical Technology is an empowered South African company owned and managed by black women.
Established in 1999 as part of the Lechoba Group, we are a licensed company with focus on IVD’s and Medical Devices of risk classes I, II, III and IV as well as other related technologies in partnership with established manufacturers to bring competitive medical technologies from renowned reputable international manufacturers in competition with multinationals operating in South Africa. We are committed to creating a value system across the diverse field of healthcare.
TANITA develops precision weighing and body composition measurement technology for medical, research, fitness and personal health applications. Its professional body composition analysers use bioelectrical impedance analysis, including multi-frequency technology, to assess measurements such as body fat, muscle mass and body water. The company supports clinical practices, researchers and health professionals with scientifically informed assessment tools and analysis software.
ACS Pharma is a South African healthcare company founded in 2018, specialising in eye-care products including eye drops and contact lens solutions. Its expanding portfolio also includes seasonal health and wellness products.
Founded in 2018, Arya Pharma is a vertically integrated pharmaceutical company and a subsidiary of Rusan Pharma, focusing on addiction treatment, opioid substitution therapy and pain management across African and international markets.
BTL Industries, established in Prague in 1993, develops medical devices for physiotherapy, rehabilitation, cardiology and aesthetic medicine. Its South African operation, based in Sandton, serves South Africa and neighbouring countries.
Dr Temp distributes Traxit and NexTemp disposable clinical thermometers in Sub-Saharan Africa and manufactures the locally produced O Clamp umbilical cord clamp. Its products support infection prevention and patient care.
Leosteph HealthCare is a SAHPRA-licensed medical device SME distributor specialising in women’s health and paediatrics. Its portfolio includes Sensifemme, Fertil Control, Guarders System and other healthcare products, alongside go-to-market consulting.
Medhold Medical has supported healthcare providers across Southern Africa for more than three decades. Its portfolio covers point-of-care diagnostics, orthopaedics, robotic surgery, theatre and ICU equipment, cardiology, maternity, infection control, infusion therapy and more.
Durban-based Neomedic supplies surgical diagnostics, medical devices and consumables, including examination gloves, syringes, cotton wool and dental products. It holds a SAHPRA medical-device distribution licence and ISO 13485 accreditation.
Inqaba Biotec provides biotechnology and molecular biology products and services, supporting laboratories, researchers and life sciences organisations across Africa.
Bruker develops and manufactures scientific instruments and analytical solutions for laboratories, research institutions and industry. Its technologies support molecular and materials analysis, life sciences research, microbiology and clinical diagnostics, helping laboratories generate reliable data and advance scientific discovery.
Exhibiting at: Medicinal Cannabis Business Conference
AgriSmart Engineering develops advanced agri-technology and controlled-environment engineering solutions, including integrated environmental and lighting control for high-value cultivation and production. Its engineering and consulting work spans pharmaceutical, agricultural and mining applications.
Exhibiting at: Medicinal Cannabis Business Conference
Cannabis-Drying.com specialises in advanced drying systems for horticultural and cannabis production. Backed by more than 50 years of experience through its parent company, it supplies professional hang-drying and tray-drying systems and supports the conversion and upgrading of existing drying installations.
Exhibiting at: Medicinal Cannabis Business Conference
Grohydro is a South African importer and distributor of horticultural supplies across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. With more than 20 years of industry experience, the company works with established brands serving professional cultivation markets.
Exhibiting at: Medicinal Cannabis Business Conference
Hydroponic.co.za supplies hydroponic growing solutions in South Africa, including systems, nutrients, lighting and cultivation accessories. Its portfolio includes recognised cultivation brands and supports users ranging from home growers to commercial cultivators.
Exhibiting at: Medicinal Cannabis Business Conference
Rascal Medicinal Cannabis is a SAHPRA-licensed medicinal cannabis facility specialising in controlled-environment cultivation and manufacturing. It produces high-THC medicinal cannabis flower for licensed export markets and supplies SAHPRA-approved premium cannabis clones to licensed cultivators.