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Apply for a Ministry of Health government import permit for health products

Ministry of Health · sources read 3 Oct 2026

Apply to the Ministry of Health's Directorate of Health Products and Technologies with all the required documents. The permit is free and takes about 10 days.

Fee
We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
How long
10 days
Where
Ministry of Health, Directorate of Health Products and Technologies, Afya House, Cathedral Road, Nairobi
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What you need

  • All the documents the Directorate asks for (the charter does not list them, so ask the Directorate first)

Steps

  1. Apply for the government import permit to the Directorate of Health Products and Technologies, Ministry of Health, Afya House.
  2. Hand in all required documents and reply quickly to any questions from the Directorate.
  3. Expect a decision within about 10 days.

Watch out

  • The 10 days depend on you: missing documents or slow replies hold up the permit.
  • There is no fee for this Ministry permit.
Official sources (2)
  1. Citizen's Service Delivery Charter health.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
  2. Contact Us health.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026

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