XRP Healthcare Enters African Market with Pharma Ville Acquisition

Deal News | Mar 12, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision XRP Healthcare

XRP Healthcare, a leader in healthcare innovation, has completed its acquisition of Pharma Ville, a prominent retail and wholesale pharmacy chain in Uganda. This strategic move marks XRP Healthcare's entry into the African healthcare sector, aiming to introduce scalable and technology-driven pharmaceutical distribution across the continent. Pharma Ville operates two retail pharmacies and five wholesale distribution centers across Uganda, enhancing the accessibility of medicines. This acquisition not only improves XRP Healthcare's pharmaceutical supply chain but also expands its footprint in Africa's healthcare market. The acquisition includes 60 registered pharmaceutical products and collaboration agreements with global suppliers from Switzerland, Germany, Bangladesh, and other countries. The legal advisory for the acquisition was provided by Shonubi Musoke & Co. Advocates, marking a seamless legal and regulatory transition. XRP Healthcare plans to implement operational upgrades, including advanced inventory management, upgraded licensing, and enhanced distribution channels in Pharma Ville's operations. By Q4, Pharma Ville will rebrand as XRP Healthcare, aligning with the company's vision for innovation in healthcare. The merger utilizes the XRPH AI app, a multilingual healthcare assistant which is integrated into Pharma Ville's platform. Additionally, XRP Healthcare plans further expansion, reflecting its broader strategic ambitions in global healthcare solutions.

Sectors

  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Technology

Geography

  • Uganda – The location of the acquired company, Pharma Ville, and the primary area of increased operations by XRP Healthcare.
  • United Arab Emirates – Location of XRP Healthcare's headquarters, indicating the originating country of the acquiring company.
  • Africa – The broader regional market where XRP Healthcare aims to expand its operations following the acquisition.

Industry

  • Healthcare – Involves the acquisition of a pharmacy chain, highlighting activities related to healthcare services and pharmaceutical distribution.
  • Pharmaceuticals – Covers the trade and distribution of pharmaceutical products facilitated by the acquisition.
  • Technology – Integration of the XRPH AI app and digital innovation in the healthcare operations post-acquisition.

Financials

  • $259 billion – Projected market size of Africa's healthcare sector by 2030.
  • $16.6 billion – Projected size of Africa's digital health segment by 2030.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
XRP HealthcareBidding CompanyCompanyA pioneering healthcare solutions provider leveraging AI and strategic acquisitions.
Pharma VilleTarget CompanyCompanyA leading retail and wholesale pharmacy chain in Uganda.
Shonubi Musoke & Co. AdvocatesLegal AdvisorCompanyA premier Ugandan law firm advising XRP Healthcare in the acquisition.
Richard KitonsaPersonFounder and CEO of Pharma Ville.
Whitney LynnPersonChairman of XRP Healthcare.
Kain RoomesPersonCEO of XRP Healthcare.
Laban RoomesPersonCOO of XRP Healthcare.
Peter WaiswaPersonStrategic advisor to UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and now XRP Healthcare.
Toros GroupSupplierCompanySupplier of orthopedic supplies based in Switzerland.
Ascensia SwitzerlandSupplierCompanySupplier of diabetic care solutions based in Germany.
Incepta Pharmaceuticals LtdSupplierCompanySupplier of human drugs based in Bangladesh.
Amanta Health Care LimitedSupplierCompanySupplier of intravenous fluids based in India.
Forans LatviaSupplierCompanySupplier of diabetic care products based in Latvia.
MediteksSupplierCompanySupplier of surgical equipment based in Turkey.
Naari Pharma Pvt LimitedSupplierCompanySupplier of human drugs based in India.
Universal Corporation LimitedSupplierCompanySupplier of human drugs based in Kenya.