About ETHRA

Strengthening Ethiopia's pharmaceutical production and fostering global healthcare access through innovation, quality, and sustainability.

Premier GMP-Compliant Manufacturer

ETHRA Pharmaceuticals, through its Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant facility, significantly strengthens Ethiopia's local pharmaceutical production and reduces reliance on imported drugs.

3,000m² Facility

State-of-the-art GMP-compliant drug and API manufacturing suite equipped with modern equipment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Regulatory Excellence

Strict adherence to GMP standards ensuring every product meets international quality and safety requirements.

Global Reach

Supporting locally manufactured medicines while expanding access to affordable, high-quality pharmaceuticals in international markets.

Science at the Core

Our PhD-led team brings decades of international pharmaceutical experience to every formulation we produce — from analytical testing to full-scale GMP manufacturing.

ETHRA scientist performing quality control in the laboratory
Tablets and capsules manufactured in Ethiopia

Our Executive Team

Experienced leaders combining pharmaceutical science, operations, and technology to advance ETHRA’s mission.

Makii Lemma

Makii Lemma

President & Co-Founder

Makii Lemma is an Ethiopian-American IT entrepreneur and visionary leader with extensive experience building innovative technology solutions. As president and co-founder, she drives the company’s strategic vision and growth.

Dr. Solomon Hailu

Solomon Hailu, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Dr. Solomon is a scientist with over 15 years of industry and academic experience. His professional journey spans Senior Chemist and Scientist roles across Pharmaceuticals, Nuclear Radiation, Research, and Cosmetics industries in Ethiopia, India, South Africa, and North America.

Dr. Beweketu Workeneh

Beweketu Workeneh, Ph.D.

Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder

Dr. Beweketu is an Associate Professor at Gonder University with over 25 years of academic and research experience. He specializes in Natural Product, Synthetic Chemistry, and Analytical Chemistry across institutions in Ethiopia, Belgium, Spain, and South Africa.

Doctor caring for elderly patients in an Ethiopian hospital
Quality-assured blister-packaged medicines

Medicines That Reach Real People

Every product we manufacture is designed to improve lives — from hospital wards in Addis Ababa to communities across Africa and beyond.

Our Facilities

A 3,000m² GMP manufacturing suite with dedicated quality control and R&D laboratories.

Quality control analytical testing

Quality Control

Rigorous analytical testing and validation protocols

Research and development team

Research & Development

Continuous innovation in pharmaceutical formulations

ETHRA GMP-certified manufacturing facility

GMP Manufacturing

State-of-the-art production suite in Addis Ababa

GMP Manufacturing Suite

3,000-square-meter drug and API manufacturing facility with state-of-the-art equipment.

Quality Control Laboratories

Comprehensive analytical testing ensuring product safety, efficacy, and consistency.

Research & Development Laboratories

Dedicated R&D spaces driving continuous innovation in pharmaceutical formulations.

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