Pharmaceuticals and Medical Manufacturing

UDC supports the growth of Uganda’s pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing industry through strategic investments aimed at strengthening domestic production capacity and improving access to essential health products. The Corporation promotes local manufacturing of medicines, medical supplies and veterinary products to reduce reliance on imports, build industrial capabilities and enhance the resilience of Uganda’s health supply chains.

Through investments and partnerships with private-sector manufacturers, UDC facilitates the development, expansion and modernisation of production facilities, while supporting quality, innovation and competitiveness within the sector.

Investment focus areas

• Medical consumables and healthcare products.
• Veterinary medicines and pharmaceutical products.
• Other medical and health-related manufacturing.