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The Journey of Medsaf. Revolutionising the Way Hospitals and Pharmacies Access Medication in Africa with Vivian Lawal artwork

The Journey of Medsaf. Revolutionising the Way Hospitals and Pharmacies Access Medication in Africa with Vivian Lawal

Unlocking Africa
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Episode #67 with Vivian Lawal, who is Founder of Medsaf, which is a curated medication marketplace for African hospitals and pharmacies. Medsaf is a global organisation with headquarters in the United States and a presence in Nigeria. They believe that quality medication is a fundamental human right. They focus on bringing high-quality medication manufacturers directly to pharmacies and hospitals, using our Medsaf platform. Their platform provides hospitals and pharmacies with access to credit, inventory management, and logistics. It’s a one-stop procurement service. What We Discuss With Vivian How does Medsaf differ from other medication marketplaces, and what unique value do you provide to your customers? What is the current state of the Nigerian pharmaceutical sector at the moment?Low-quality and counterfeit medicines are an issue throughout Africa. How do you keep counterfeit drugs out of your supply chain? In your opinion, what are some of the biggest challenges facing the healthcare industry in Africa, and how is Medsaf helping to address these challenges? How have you managed to scale up your business in Nigeria while navigating numerous regulatory hurdles and compliance requirements?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Success Against the Odds: Building a Booming Property Business in Soweto with Nthabiseng Sejake? Make sure to check it out! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu Connect with Vivian on LinkedIn at VivianNwakahLawal, and Twitter @MedsafCom Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.uk info@etkgroup.co.uk

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