At Medhold, we often get questions about who we are, what we offer and how we operate across South Africa and part of Southern Africa. We’ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questions to give you a clear picture of our portfolio, reach, and expertise.

“Trusted. Nationwide. Innovative.”

FAQ Highlights

Q1. Is Medhold one of South Africa’s leading medical device distributors?

Yes. Medhold is a South African-based distributor with a national footprint, providing hospitals, healthcare facilities and healthcare professionals, in both the private and government sectors, with world-class medical  devices, equipment and technologies across South Africa and select countries in Southern Africa.

 “National footprint covering all major provinces and regional centres.”

Q2. How large is Medhold’s distribution network in South Africa?

Medhold operates across all 9 provinces in South Africa, supporting over +500 public and private hospitals, surgical facilities, and specialty clinics. With close on 40 years of experience ensure timely delivery and local support nationwide.

“Decades of experience delivering products and services across South Africa.”

Q3. What products does Medhold offer?

Medhold’s  portfolio includes orthopaedic sports medicine and trauma solutions, minimally invasive robotic assisted surgical systems, capital equipment, infusion therapy, point-of-care diagnostics, cardiology, maternity, infection control, radiation oncology, and emergency and general care equipment.

 “A comprehensive portfolio spanning multiple clinical areas.”

Q4. How does Medhold manage logistics and support?

Medhold has an efficient distribution system combined with expert field service engineers and operational teams, ensuring smooth delivery, installation, training, and ongoing support across South Africa.

 “Expert field service engineering and support teams nationwide.”

Q5. Does Medhold operate beyond South Africa?

Yes. In addition to our national operations, we support healthcare providers in 6 African countries: Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi and Mozambique.

“Supporting healthcare providers across Southern Africa.”

Q6. What makes Medhold a leading medical device distributor in South Africa?

Medhold combines a broad and innovative portfolio, national reach, strong international partnerships and expert clinical engineering support to deliver both products and professional services at the highest standard.

 “Combining innovation, expertise, and national reach.”

Q7. How extensive is Medhold’s presence in the South African medical device market?

Medhold is recognised as one of South Africa’s largest independent distributors, with a national footprint covering all major provinces and regional centres.

 “One of South Africa’s largest independent distributors.”

Q8. How large is Medhold’s team?

Medhold’s team includes close on 350 product specialists, sales consultants, field service engineers and operational support staff across South Africa and the Southern Africa region. This extensive network ensures timely delivery, installation, training, and ongoing support for healthcare providers nationwide.

 “Hundreds of specialists and technical staff supporting healthcare providers nationwide.”

Q9. Where can I find more details about Medhold’s products?

Explore our detailed product offerings in the Products section of our website.

“Explore our full product range and clinical solutions online.”

Q10. Which companies and products does Medhold distribute in South Africa?

Medhold partners with leading global medical technology companies to provide a wide range of solutions across South Africa. Our partnerships cover orthopaedics, robotic assisted surgical systems, capital equipment, infusion therapy, diagnostics, infection control, and more. These collaborations ensure healthcare providers have access to cutting-edge products, supported by Medhold’s sales, logistics, and clinical engineering network.

 “Strong partnerships with global medical technology leaders.”

Q11. What training and education does Medhold provide to healthcare professionals?

Medhold offers structured clinical, technical and educational programmes designed to support the safe and effective use of advanced medical technology across South Africa.

Workshops and hands-on training sessions are conducted in areas such as orthopaedic trauma and sports medicine, as well as robotic-assisted surgery. Medhold also facilitates patient education programmes for robotic-assisted surgery to support informed treatment decisions.

Specialised infection control training is delivered at healthcare facilities and at Medhold’s dedicated infection control training facility at its Head Office, providing relevant healthcare professionals with practical, compliant guidance. Smoke evacuation training is included to ensure teams are fully competent in theatre safety and air management practices.

In addition, Medhold provides technical equipment training and clinical engineering support, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and compliance across healthcare environments nationwide.

“Comprehensive clinical, patient, and technical education delivered nationwide.”