Our Story
Within the vibrant campus life of UCT, two medical students, Ashraf and Waheed, identified a shared challenge among their peers. High-quality medical equipment, essential for their journey into healthcare, were often accompanied by steep prices. It was 2020, and as the world navigated the uncertainties of a global pandemic, the idea for WiZmed took shape – for students by students.
Our Journey
A Testament to Trust & Innovation
The Idea Takes Root
Amidst the pandemic, Ashraf and Waheed launched WiZmed with the goal of making the best medical equipment available to students at the best prices.
Crowdfunding Success
The first batch of medical equipment is crowdfunded, marking WiZmed's initial success with over 100 orders fulfilled. Word was spreading fast across the country about our exceptional prices and service.
A Year of Firsts
WiZmed introduces in-house laser engraving – a first in South Africa – and launches the WiZpod, SA's first stethoscope case.
Authorised at Last
In recognition of our growing market share, we signed an Authorised Dealer contract with Littmann. Our team grew and with a new office, we no longer had to ship stethoscopes from our rooms 😅
Time to Scrub Up
After countless customer requests, and months of hard work we finally launched South Africa's best value scrubs – WiZ scrubs.
Personalisation Galore
We worked hard to upskill our team and procure an embroidery machine capable of embroidering names, logos and more.
1000+ 5-Star Reviews
Woohoo! We did it! 1000+ 5-star reviews which seemed impossible at the beginning – now shining bright on our TrustIndex.
WiZmed Foundation Launch
A bold step to champion medical students with equipment subsidies and global outreach. Extending our African-made scrubs worldwide while giving back to future healthcare heroes.
Innovation & Expansion
Acquired our own otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes, expanded our team, moved to bigger premises, and invested heavily in technology, innovation, and customer experience.
Sub-Saharan Africa Expansion
Started shipping across Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing quality medical equipment to healthcare students and professionals across the continent.
The WiZmed Stethoscope
Launched The WiZmed Stethoscope - our very own high-quality, affordable stethoscope designed specifically for students and healthcare professionals across Africa.
The WiZmed Promise
We're more than your favourite medical supplier. We're dreamers, students and your partners in this journey. Every stethoscope we engrave, every scrub we stitch and every package we ship carries a piece of our commitment to you.
Our path has been paved with the support of every amazing human who believed in us. Your trust is our foundation, and your satisfaction, our mission.
As we look to the future, we're reminded that our story isn't just about us. It's about every life touched by the healthcare workers we equip. It's about a shared commitment to care, to quality, and to our community.
Our Journey Continues
As WiZmed evolves, we remain committed to our roots. Growth and change are part of our journey, yet our core mission remains: to equip our community with the finest equipment and scrubs at prices that reflect our unwavering dedication to uplifting tomorrow's healthcare heroes.