Essete, M.Sc.
Advisor
M.Sc. Pharmacoepidemiology & Social Pharmacy, Addis Ababa University · B.Pharm, Jimma University
Regulatory Affairs · Pharmaceutical Supply
Your pharmaceutical partner in Ethiopia
Enter Ethiopia.Reach more patients.Grow with confidence.
North Point Health helps pharmaceutical manufacturers enter, navigate and grow in the Ethiopian market — from regulatory entry through authorized distribution.
Regulatory expertise · Clinical depth · Local execution · Market reach
How we work
Enter. Reach. Grow.
Enter
Regulatory pathway, product registration, EFDA filings and local representation.
Reach
Import, quality handling and distribution through authorized channels.
Grow
Renewals, variations, relationships and ongoing local execution.
What we do
Six capabilities. One accountable partner.
- 01
Market entry
An accountable local partner for entering Ethiopia.
- 02
Regulatory affairs
Registration, renewals, variations and ongoing compliance.
- 03
Import & procurement
Approved sourcing through importation and clearance.
- 04
Quality & storage
Controlled receiving, storage, inventory and quality systems.
- 05
Distribution
To authorized pharmacies, wholesalers, hospitals and institutions.
- 06
Market reach
Local commercial relationships that help approved products reach the right healthcare channels.
Built for visibility. Building
Product traceability across batch, lot, expiry and serial information — designed for Ethiopia's evolving pharmaceutical environment.
The lens
Four perspectives. One team on the ground.
Regulatory
The Ethiopian system, known from inside it.
Clinical
Medicines understood as medicines, not boxes.
Commercial
Market entry run as a managed, accountable process.
Local
An Ethiopian operating company, on the ground.
Advisory team
Internationally trained. Locally grounded.
North Point combines deep Ethiopian pharmaceutical and regulatory expertise with internationally trained clinical, pharmacy and business leadership.
Dr. Tsion, PharmD, BCACP
Advisor
PharmD, University of Pittsburgh · Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) · Residency, Kaiser Permanente
Clinical Pharmacy · Value-Based Care
Dr. Abel, PharmD
Advisor
PharmD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Pharmacy Operations · Compliance
Dr. Surafel, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCIDP
Advisor
PharmD & MS (Clinical & Translational Science), University of Illinois Chicago · BCPS · BCIDP · Residencies, Henry Ford Health
Infectious Diseases · Clinical Pharmacy
International clinical, pharmaceutical and business experience applied to the realities of the Ethiopian market. Our advantage is the combination. Full profiles →
Why North Point
Why manufacturers partner with North Point.
- International perspective. Internationally trained advisors, grounded in the realities of Ethiopia.
- Regulatory depth. People who understand the Ethiopian pharmaceutical system from inside it.
- Clinical understanding. Pharmacists who understand medicines, not just products.
- Local execution. An Ethiopian operating company built to navigate this market.
- Commercial execution. Helping approved products move from market entry to meaningful market reach.
- One accountable partner. Regulatory, import, quality and distribution coordinated through one local partner.
The manufacturer journey
From market entry to market reach.
- 01
Assess
Understand the opportunity.
- 02
Register
Navigate the regulatory pathway.
- 03
Launch
Prepare for market entry.
- 04
Reach
Connect with authorized healthcare channels.
- 05
Grow
Build a sustainable presence.
Who we serve
Authorized institutions, across the chain.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers
Enter and grow in Ethiopia.
Hospitals & health systems
Reliable access to essential and specialized medicines.
Pharmacies
Quality-assured products through licensed channels.
Wholesalers
Reliable supply and visibility.
Public & institutional buyers
Support for institutional medicine supply.
North Point, in stages
Built in stages. Each marked for what it is.
Supply Live
Import and wholesale distribution to authorized care.
Trace Building
Batch, lot, expiry and serial visibility designed for Ethiopia's evolving traceability environment.
Network Next
Connected ordering and replenishment for authorized pharmacies and institutions.
Intelligence Future
Market intelligence that helps partners understand demand and availability — without individual patient data.
Clinical Future
Programs supporting appropriate use, with licensed providers.
The invisible chain
Making pharmaceutical supply visible, reliable and accountable.
Once a medicine enters the market, visibility can quickly become fragmented. Registration, inventory, distribution and availability may sit across different organizations and systems.
North Point's long-term ambition is to make that journey more visible, reliable and accountable.
We are building greater visibility into every step.
EFDA licensedImport & wholesale
Medicine, within reach.Let's discuss your Ethiopia strategy.
Tell us about your product, portfolio or plans for Ethiopia. We'll bring the right members of our team into the conversation.