Museveni praises Dr. Magoola’s leadership of the knowledge economy as he launches 2026 NRM Manifesto
KAMPALA - President Yoweri Museveni has indicated that the Ugandan economy will rip big from the knowledge economy, including biotechnology...
Self-reliant African Healthcare
Dei BioPharma is at the forefront of revolutionizing African healthcare by pioneering biotech and pharmaceutical advancements. With a cutting-edge facility and a commitment to innovation, we aim to make high-quality medicines and vaccines accessible across the continent and beyond.
Pioneering Healthcare Innovation for a Better Future
Dei Biopharma specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines and vaccines. It was commissioned on July 6, 2021, by President Yoweri Museveni and Kenya President William Ruto (then Vice President).
- Iconic drugs and vaccines manufacturing facility in Mattuga, Wakiso District, Uganda.
- Africa’s largest biopharma icon, leading pharmaceutical innovation on the continent.
- Accessible, affordable, and innovative healthcare for Africa’s self-reliance in medicines and healthcare.
Our Innovative Healthcare Solutions
No Community Left Behind Thinking Global, Caring Local
While we are breaking ground as the first African biopharma company to enter Europe, the USA, and other developed markets, we remain committed to creating an impact in Africa and Uganda by creating jobs, pushing for sustainability, boosting healthcare access with affordable medicines, and growing talent through education and training programs.
What Experts Think About Us
This plant meets the world standards, at least the first bits that I have seen…. Local production is one of the ways of solving the problem of fake drugs so that the population consumes the right medicine.
Dei Biopharma Ltd is different from other foreign biotechnology companies such as Moderna that are being hosted by African countries.
Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team combines decades of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and global healthcare expertise. Together, they lead DEI BioPharma in its mission to redefine healthcare for the better
Dr. Matthias Magoola
Managing Director
Kellen Kamurungi
Executive Director
Hitesh Upreti
Chief Executive Officer
Olivia Kemigisa
Head of Human Capital
Get in Touch
Dei Biopharma is always open to collaborations, partnerships, and inquiries. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, researcher, or global partner, we’d love to hear from you.
Our latest News & Blogs
TOP STORY: Dei BioPharma chief Magoola gets US FDA waiver for the clinical trial period for his new cancer therapies
KAMPALA, Uganda — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to waive clinical efficacy testing requirements for two...
Dei Biopharma founder Dr. Magoola honored with Lifetime Achievement Award in Canada
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Dr. Matthias Magoola, a Ugandan scientist and founder of Dei Biopharma Ltd., has been honored with the...