We are Qcil: A Reignited Commitment to Life after Well

It’s over a year now since we became independent from Cipla, following a 51.18% controlling stake acquisition by Africa Capitalworks (ACW), an independent alternative asset management firm providing investment access and specialist solutions across a wide range of industries and investment themes in global emerging markets.

Therefore, our name has changed from Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited – CiplaQCIL back to the original and iconic Quality Chemical Industries Limited – Qcil. This is not a mere change of company logo, colours and everything in between. While the latter are key aspects, we put in a considerable amount of time to craft in a way we hope will resonate with our people, we stand for a purpose that is much bigger and all encompassing: To nurture the vibrant African spirit with pharmaceutical innovations that go beyond wellness; but enrich Africans to express our natural vigour.

As the biggest pharmaceutical manufacturer in East Africa and one of the biggest in Sub-Saharan Africa, we are embarking on a refreshed journey of innovation that goes beyond wellness. We are strategically positioning ourselves as a pharmaceutical manufacturer that invests itself in the fabric of what it truly means to be African. The Africa we see is not one that flinches in the face of adversity but adapts and overcomes. A continent proud of its strong heritage as home to the 1^st human being.

Africa is a continent with people that are not just happy with being WELL. We are a people that pride ourselves in a life much grander than well. We are a people with a Life after Well. For most pharmaceutical brands, “not sick” is good enough. But for Qcil; “not sick” just doesn’t cut it. We are manufacturers in Africa for Africans, the most vibrant, and energetic people on the planet. For us, only vigorous will do!

Inspiration Behind our Logo

The Qcil logo is inspired by three iconic elements: The African sun, the ‘Perfect’ hand gesture and the concentric energy circles. The sun represents the energy that sustains our lives as Africans with vitality and renewed positivity. While the ‘Perfect’ hand gesture is an approval of our obsession with quality in every step of our operations. Then the concentric energy circles are a symbol of vigorous energy that is characteristic of our vibrant life as Africans.

Our Reignited Commitment to Life after Well

It is our aspiration to match Africa’s vigorous energy, and we want to achieve that with a bold vision, to become a centre of excellence in the manufacturing of quality, affordable medicines.

We aim to see Africa thriving beyond wellness and to that effect, we make it our everyday mission to improve the quality of life by increasing access to effective, affordable medicines.

Quality: We are passionate about Quality, aware of our inherent responsibility to make sure that you only get medicine that will guarantee the best health outcomes. That is why quality is inbuilt at every step of our operations.

Innovation: We are driven by innovation, because the dynamics of healthcare keep on shifting. That makes innovation our way of keeping up with the ever-changing needs of Africa's health.

Availability: Whenever you visit a hospital and the doctor prescribes to you our medicine, it should always be available, so prioritising availability of our medicine is near and dear to us because illness does not wait. Why should we?

Affordability: Access to health care is a universal human right and making it as affordable as possible should be every healthcare provider’s priority. We are committed to affordability of all the medicine we make so that more people in Africa can be well, thrive and live fulfilling lives.

Trust: We believe that you should not have to think about the process the medicine you take goes through to get to you. Trusting that it is safe and efficacious to you should always be implied. We do not take the trust you have in us for granted, and that’s why we make your wellbeing and long-term thriving our daily mandate.