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Members across the MedTech sector
Annual report | 2025-2026
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Building an ethical, inclusive and sustainable MedTech sector — a year of advancing patient care through industry leadership.
Published: May 2026
Scroll to explore the year01 · Key numbers at a glance
A year, in five numbers.
R535m
Government debt owed to MedTech suppliers (Feb 2026)
3,906
YES Jobs created for young South Africans
R220m
Injected into local economies
3,843
Code certifications completed
02 · From the leadership
Looking back, looking forward.
There are few greater privileges than being part of an industry where innovation can so directly and positively improve patient wellbeing, and where the opportunity exists to extend that impact to the broader South African public.
This year, SAMED has been deliberate about who we engage with, what we engage on, and why. We have moved away from the idea that advocacy means writing letters and attending meetings. It means sitting at the right tables, properly prepared, and staying in the room when conversations become difficult.
03 · Four pillars of progress
Four pillars of progress.
Ethical
Strengthened governance through a comprehensive Code review, expanded compliance verification, and new accountability mechanisms to uphold ethical standards across the sector.
- 3,177
- Certifications passed
- 10
- Advisory opinions issued
Diverse & Inclusive
Accelerated transformation through youth employment, improved pay equity, and targeted enterprise development, with measurable progress on industry-wide inclusion benchmarks.
- 30
- Member companies completed the Women Empowerment Index
- 89
- Members at B-BBEE Level 1–4
Sustainable
Advanced sector resilience through proactive policy engagement, advocacy on government debt resolution, and strategic positioning for HTA implementation and regulatory reform.
- 16
- Policy submissions
- 2
- NHI roundtables
Partnerships
Deepened collaboration with strategic partners to build member capability in health technology assessment, data-driven decision-making, and sector-wide skills development.
- LIVE
- HTA programme
- 43
- Participants in Syenza programme
04 · Stakeholder insights
What the sector is saying.
As African markets continue strengthening their regulatory frameworks, South Africa's alignment with internationally recognised standards positions the local MedTech sector to compete more effectively across the continent.
SAMED's members are of particular interest to us because they operate within a recognised Code of Ethical Business Practice, reflecting a strong commitment to responsible conduct and accountability across the industry.
05 · Member satisfaction
How members rate SAMED.
Value for money80%
Would recommend SAMED to peers91%
Satisfied with responsiveness93%
SAMED has given my organisation clearer direction, stronger industry insight, and a powerful platform to navigate the medical-device market with confidence and credibility.
Thanks for providing a very good coherent service to all of us in the industry.
06 · Looking ahead
The year ahead is about resolution, readiness, and reach.
South Africa's MedTech sector is navigating a period of rapid transition as HTA, value-based procurement, regulatory reform and the shift toward NHI reshape how healthcare is funded, evaluated and delivered.
- Government debt resolutionUnlocking outstanding payments to suppliers and stabilising sector cash flow.
- MedTech Master PlanDriving key implementation roadmaps with industry and government partners.
- HTA readinessBuilding the evidence and capability base for a sustainable assessment model.
- AI-enabled MedTechShaping policy, ethics and adoption pathways for the next wave of innovation.