SWS Medical, a leading Chinese manufacturer of blood purification and dialysis solutions, is expanding its footprint in Africa as it prepares to participate in the 2025 African Association of Nephrology (AFRAN) Congress, set to take place in Tunis, Tunisia from April 15 to 18.
The company, already the top exporter of dialysis machines from China to the African continent, has over 2,000 machines installed across more than 30 African countries, including Kenya, Morocco, Tanzania, South Africa, and Libya. In 2024, SWS held a 15.9% share of China’s dialysis equipment market, which rose to over 27% by early 2025.
As part of China’s broader “Health Silk Road” initiative, SWS has also been involved in transferring medical technologies and training healthcare professionals in countries like Mauritania, Niger, and Ethiopia. Nearly 100 machines have been deployed across these nations, in collaboration with Chinese pharmaceutical firms and in alignment with the World Health Organization’s 2030 goals for chronic kidney disease (CKD) treatment.
- At the AFRAN event, SWS will showcase its flagship hemodialysis technologies, including:
- SWS-6000, China’s top-selling dialysis machine, known for real-time monitoring and intelligent system interaction.
- SD dialyzer series, the first in China to apply steam sterilization for enhanced biocompatibility and clearance efficiency.
- TWT-EF210 dialysis fluid filter, designed for improved molecular clearance and versatile system integration.
SWS Medical is listed on the STAR Market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE: 688410) and holds CE certification along with ISO 13485:2016 compliance. The company continues to play a key role in setting national and industry standards for blood purification in China and is now positioning itself as a strategic player in African healthcare development.
