Short answer
Key takeaways
- Surgical Instruments: Instruments
- Infusion Therapy & Vascular Access: Infusion
- Ostomy Care: Ostomy
- Hospital Equipment & Furniture: Equipment
1. Surgical Instruments
German-pattern stainless steel instruments for general, orthopaedic, ENT, cardiovascular and gynaecological surgery - reusable and single-use. In Ghana, the main buyers are hospital OT departments, surgical distributors and government tenders.
- Artery & haemostatic forceps
- Dissecting & tissue forceps
- Mayo & Metzenbaum scissors
- Retractors & speculums
- Needle holders
2. Infusion Therapy & Vascular Access
IV cannulas, infusion and blood transfusion sets, disposable syringes, hypodermic needles and three-way stopcocks. In Ghana, the main buyers are high-volume hospital buyers and national procurement agencies.
- IV cannulas 14G–26G
- Infusion & burette sets
- Blood transfusion sets
- Disposable syringes 1–50 ml
- Hypodermic needles
3. Ostomy Care
One-piece and two-piece colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy bags with skin barriers and accessories. In Ghana, the main buyers are surgical wards, stoma-care nurses and pharmacy distributors.
- One-piece drainable pouches
- Two-piece systems
- Urostomy pouches
- Skin barriers/wafers
- Stoma paste & powder
4. Hospital Equipment & Furniture
Operating tables, OT lights, hospital beds, instrument trolleys, IV stands and examination couches. In Ghana, the main buyers are new hospital projects, EPC contractors and health ministries.
- Hydraulic & electric OT tables
- LED OT lights
- ICU & ward beds
- Instrument & crash trolleys
- Examination couches
5. Surgical Sutures & Wound Closure
Absorbable and non-absorbable sutures with precision needles, skin staplers and wound closure strips. In Ghana, the main buyers are general surgery, obstetrics and tender-driven ministries of health.
- PGA & polyglactin sutures
- Catgut (chromic/plain)
- Silk, nylon & polypropylene
- Skin staplers & removers
- Wound closure strips
6. Bandages & Tapes
Roller, crepe, elastic and plaster-of-Paris bandages together with medical adhesive tapes. In Ghana, the main buyers are orthopaedic wards, emergency departments and pharmacy chains.
- Roller & crepe bandages
- Elastic adhesive bandages
- POP bandages
- Cast padding
- Zinc oxide & micropore tapes
How to choose
Ask for samples, compare certification (CE, ISO 13485, ISO 7153-1 steel), and confirm the exporter can consolidate several categories into one shipment to Tema.
Certification differs by category
Not every category carries the same paperwork, so check the specific certificate set before comparing suppliers.
- Surgical Instruments: CE, ISO 13485, ISO 7153-1 steel
- Infusion Therapy & Vascular Access: CE, ISO 13485, ISO 7864
- Ostomy Care: CE, ISO 13485
- Hospital Equipment & Furniture: CE, ISO 13485, IEC 60601
- Surgical Sutures & Wound Closure: CE, ISO 13485
- Bandages & Tapes: 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
24–30 days
To Tema from Mundra or Nhava Sheva. Best for FCL/LCL container orders and mixed-category shipments.
Air freight
3–5 days
From Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi or Chennai. Best for urgent, tender or high-value orders.
Documents we provide for Food and Drugs Authority Ghana
- 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 Food and Drugs Authority Ghana
- 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 Ghana
- Accra - the Agenda 111 district hospital programme and private clinics
Get the Ghana surgical supply catalogue
Full catalogue and a CIF price list for Ghana, sent within one business day.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a surgical supply catalogue for Ghana?+
Request it on the GlobalSurgicals catalogue form or WhatsApp our export desk. We send the full catalogue and a Ghana price list (CIF Tema) within one business day.
How long does shipping from India to Ghana take?+
Sea freight to Tema takes about 24–30 days; air freight about 3–5 days.
Can I mix categories in one order?+
Yes - most of our distributors combine 5–10 categories in a single container.