The first shipment of medical devices manufactured by the Iranian Red Crescent has been exported to Africa, marking the beginning of competition with international brands.
According to the Public Relations and
International Affairs Unit of the Medical Procurement Organization, as reported
by the Red Crescent Society's Website, the Managing Director of the IRCS’ Helal
Iran Medical Devices Company, Seyed Bahman Sobhani, announced that the export
of the company's medical devices and accessories to African countries has
commenced.
Referring to the dispatch of the first
shipment of medical devices and accessories to Africa, Sobhani stated:
“Necessary planning has been undertaken to enable the export of over 100
million syringes annually, focusing on surplus production beyond domestic
needs.”
He further added: “Fortunately, the market
for injection products is saturated, and production significantly exceeds
domestic demand. The IRCS’ Helal Iran Medical Devices Company is among the
pioneers in medical devices exports. We hope to compete with major global and
Asian brands in the market by reducing production costs.”
Sobhani emphasized that the company has
been active in the production of medical devices for over 30 years, initially
manufacturing injection products such as syringes, various types of IV
cannulas, serum sets, and dialysis kits. Currently, it is one of the two main
suppliers of dialysis filters for the domestic market.
He added: “We aim to play a significant
role in export markets by improving quality and achieving greater customer
satisfaction domestically. In addition to neighboring countries, Africa offers
substantial potential for exports. As a leading manufacturer, we have
successfully entered the export market for medical devices.”
Sobhani mentioned that the registration
process for the company’s products in Africa began approximately a year ago and
was successfully completed about three months ago. The first shipment is now
being dispatched.
He also pointed out that most medical
products in East Africa are imported from East Asia and Europe, creating
opportunities for companies with high production capacity and superior quality
to penetrate this market.
Sobhani concluded: “Our current exports
consist of 18 products, and we aim to conduct more precise market assessments
to deliver targeted and larger shipments tailored to the needs of the
destination markets.”