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East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) — Medical Glove Manufacturing

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Region's first WHO-certified medical consumables manufacturer. Surgical and examination gloves with 10-year government off-take agreement. Captures 70% of Uganda's glove market.

Investment Range

USD 18 Million

Expected ROI

25-35% annually

Timeline

18-30 months

Market Size

USD 1B (East Africa medical consumables)

Investment Overview

EAMV's principal activity is the production of surgical and examination gloves for the Ugandan and East African markets. Plans to add syringes, catheters, and condoms to portfolio.

Value proposition: High-quality medical gloves in 3-5 day lead times vs 3 months for imported gloves. Has secured 10-year off-take agreement from Government of Uganda (30% of market).

At full capacity of 95 million pieces/year, EAMV captures ~70% of Uganda's glove market (134M pieces) and 12% of regional market (810M pieces).

Impact: 300 direct jobs, 5,000+ indirect jobs, USD 17.8M import savings, technology transfer.

Key Investment Metrics

12% annually

Regional medical supplies market

300 direct + 5,000 indirect jobs

4-6 years

Government Incentives

Manufacturing under bond
Duty-free raw materials
Government procurement preferences

Required Licenses & Permits

Medical Device License
Good Manufacturing Practice Certificate
Environmental Compliance

Risk Assessment

Key Risk

Quality compliance, raw material imports

Contact Information

Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)

Plot 28 Kampala Road, UIA House, Kampala

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