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Key takeaways
- Laboratory & Diagnostics Consumables: Laboratory
- Catheters & Drainage: Catheters
- Urology & Gynecology Supplies: Uro & Gynae
- Diagnostic & Monitoring Devices: Diagnostics
1. Laboratory & Diagnostics Consumables
Vacuum blood collection tubes, petri dishes, pipette tips, specimen containers, slides and swabs. In Tanzania, the main buyers are pathology labs, diagnostic chains and hospital laboratories.
- Vacuum blood collection tubes
- Petri dishes
- Pipette tips
- Urine & stool containers
- Microscope slides
2. Catheters & Drainage
Latex and silicone Foley catheters, Nelaton and suction catheters, urine bags and closed wound drainage systems. In Tanzania, the main buyers are ICU, urology wards and medical distributors.
- 2-way & 3-way Foley catheters
- Nelaton catheters
- Urine drainage bags
- Closed wound suction units
- Chest drainage systems
3. Urology & Gynecology Supplies
Vaginal specula, uro bags, catheterisation kits, cervical brushes and delivery-room disposables. In Tanzania, the main buyers are women's health clinics, maternity hospitals and urology units.
- Vaginal specula
- Catheterisation kits
- Cervical brushes & spatulas
- Urine meters
- Lubricating jelly
4. Diagnostic & Monitoring Devices
Blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, thermometers and ECG consumables. In Tanzania, the main buyers are clinics, hospital groups and medical retailers.
- Digital & aneroid BP monitors
- Stethoscopes
- Pulse oximeters
- Digital thermometers
- ECG electrodes & paper
5. Surgical Blades & Scalpels
Sterile carbon and stainless steel blades in all standard sizes, scalpel handles and disposable safety scalpels. In Tanzania, the main buyers are operating theatres, clinics and veterinary distributors.
- Carbon steel blades #10–#36
- Stainless steel blades
- Disposable scalpels
- Safety scalpels
- Scalpel handles #3, #4, #7
6. Wound Care & Dressings
Absorbent gauze, sterile swabs, paraffin gauze, hydrocolloid, foam and alginate advanced dressings. In Tanzania, the main buyers are hospitals, pharmacies and wound-care distributors.
- Absorbent gauze rolls & swabs
- Abdominal pads
- Paraffin gauze dressings
- Foam & hydrocolloid dressings
- Island & film dressings
How to choose
Ask for samples, compare certification (CE, ISO 13485), and confirm the exporter can consolidate several categories into one shipment to Dar es Salaam.
Certification differs by category
Not every category carries the same paperwork, so check the specific certificate set before comparing suppliers.
- Laboratory & Diagnostics Consumables: CE, ISO 13485
- Catheters & Drainage: CE, ISO 13485
- Urology & Gynecology Supplies: CE, ISO 13485
- Diagnostic & Monitoring Devices: CE, ISO 13485
- Surgical Blades & Scalpels: CE, ISO 13485
- Wound Care & Dressings: CE, ISO 13485
Red flags when comparing suppliers
Treat a quote with suspicion if it has no certificate numbers, no named manufacturing site, or a price far below the rest of the market for the same specification.
Sea freight
15–21 days
To Dar es Salaam from Mundra or Nhava Sheva. Best for FCL/LCL container orders and mixed-category shipments.
Air freight
2–4 days
From Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi or Chennai. Best for urgent, tender or high-value orders.
Documents we provide for Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)
- ISO 13485:2016 certificate of the manufacturing site
- CE certificate or declaration of conformity per product family
- Certificate of Free Sale issued in India
- Technical file / product dossier formatted for the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)
- Certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list
- Batch-wise certificate of analysis and sterilisation validation (for sterile items)
Where healthcare construction is growing in Tanzania
- Dodoma - the relocated capital adding government and referral hospitals
Get the Tanzania surgical supply catalogue
Full catalogue and a CIF price list for Tanzania, sent within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a surgical supply catalogue for Tanzania?+
Request it on the GlobalSurgicals catalogue form or WhatsApp our export desk. We send the full catalogue and a Tanzania price list (CIF Dar es Salaam) within one business day.
How long does shipping from India to Tanzania take?+
Sea freight to Dar es Salaam takes about 15–21 days; air freight about 2–4 days.
Can I mix categories in one order?+
Yes - most of our distributors combine 5–10 categories in a single container.