About Bilham – Bilham Pharmaceuticals

Founded in 2009 from its parent company Mekaka General Business, Bilham evolved into a national pharmaceuticals & medical import & distribution organization. It had started its operations with a startup capital of 4.5 million USD and its annual turnover is around 10.3 million USD.

In just a few years, Bilham was able to grow its network into health facilities, wholesalers, and local manufacturers throughout Ethiopia. Likewise, Bilham was able to further expand its growth into the medical diagnostics business by representing leading companies in the field.

Bilham’s primary objective is to nourish its existing business relationships and develop new partnerships with manufacturers seeking to penetrate markets within the country, Ethiopia. With a sole focus on medical equipment and pharmaceuticals distribution, Bilhams portfolio continues to grow tremendously in a mass scale to its expertise and dedication to serving its customers.

Vision

To be one of the biggest distributors of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment in Ethiopia.
-To operate with 6 branch offices in the regional part of Ethiopia.
-To be a valued Exporter of Agricultural products, coffee, and grains
-To have 3 diagnostics centers in Ethiopia.
-To have a separate service office focused on installation and maintenance of diagnostics

Mission

To be the leading pharmaceutical import and distribution company in Ethiopia and contribute to the development of the country in the health care center.
-To provide world-class representation and distribution services to health facilities via unparalleled relationships and distribution channels throughout Ethiopia.
-To import and distribute quality pharmaceuticals at a fair price.
-To serve and meet the diverse and unmet needs of the people by introducing different products.
-To play a role in the reduction of the population not getting enough medications and contribute to mortality reduction.

Skills

Response

Quality

Our Team

we would like to thank our top-notch sales team and the robust logistic networks we established ourselves into the market as one of the enormously recognized and profitable companies in the country. Additionally, international manufacturers and suppliers targeted Bilham Pharmaceuticals in order to conquer and expand their markets into the country. currently, we have about 25 and more employees in our management, various departments which are still in expansion. Our technical team is staffed with competent professionals (including Biomedical Engineers and Pharmacists) which are experienced in dossier preparation, timely submission, consistent follow-up, and acquisition of market authorization certificates from the Food, and Drug Administration of Ethiopia.

Elham Hagos Abdurahman

CEO & Business Development Manager

Supervises and manages the overall BILHAM’s operations. Has been fundamental in bridging relationships with manufacturers & suppliers, ever expanding on BILHAM’s growing presence. Her vast product knowledge allows her to further expand the company’s product portfolio. Ms. Elham is considered a trusted and reliable partner for all of her manufacturers & suppliers abroad.

Bilal Akeder Ali

CFO & Managing Director

Runs the day to day operations, including direct involvement with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs, shipping lines and all aspects for merchandise BILHAM currently distributes. Mr. Bilal Manages & oversees the company’s financial system.

Anwar Seid Agmas

Technical Manager

Former Dossier Analyst at FDA Ethiopia. Mr. Anwar plays a crucial role in registration of products and acquisition of new market authorization. He manages the technical team through quick dossier preparation, timely submission and consistent follow up.

Redwan Hagos

Sales & Marketing Manager

Responsible for the overall BILHAM’s sales activities. Brings extensive sales expertise to team by meeting targets and managing the sales team. Continues to strengthen existing relationships while exploring new opportunities domestically. Mr. Redwan has a proven track record of implementing new product lines in challenging environments.