Vitro diagnostics developer HUMAN Gesellschaft marks 50 years of improving healthcare in Africa

AFRICA – HUMAN Gesellschaft für Biochemica und Diagnostica mbH has marked 50 years since its launch in Africa.

Since its foundation in 1972, HUMAN has been developing and marketing comprehensive solutions for in vitro diagnostics (IVD).

The portfolio ranges from classical clinical chemistry to innovative molecular diagnostic methods as well as special applications such as assays for autoimmunity testing.

“HUMAN has grown from a small reagent manufacturer to a global player in in vitro diagnostics,” says Dr. Björn Breth, CEO of HUMAN.

“For 50 years now, we have been helping to improve healthcare in many places around the world. From the very beginning, our special focus has been on developing and emerging countries. We were one of the first diagnostics companies to address the special challenges of the African continent.

“Today, we are proud that the name HUMAN stands for customized solutions and our individual support in Africa. At the same time, we apply the highest European quality standards to our products and are committed to Germany as a location, where a large proportion of our products (reagents) will continue to be developed and produced in the future.”

The German medium-sized company has its headquarters in Wiesbaden-Delkenheim and its development and production site in Magdeburg.

In addition, HUMAN maintains regional sales offices in Singapore, China, India, United Arab Emirates, Panama and has local HUMAN representatives in many other countries.

With its approximately 300 employees from over 40 nations, its worldwide service and delivery capacities, and a broad network of long-standing sales partners, HUMAN supports medical laboratories in more than 160 countries.

At the development and production site in Magdeburg scientists work with modern technologies on further developments and innovations with a focus on clinical chemistry, hematology, hemostasis and immunoassays and in compliance with the highest European quality standards.

Sustainability is a particular concern for HUMAN as a responsible and future-oriented company. A certified environmental management system has been established that meets the requirements of the international ISO 14001 standard and the European EMAS directive. 

In addition, a resource-efficient orientation is increasingly taking place in terms of energy generation: at its headquarters, for example, HUMAN already covers over 86% of its annual requirements through renewable energy.

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