Health Top-Up Services (HTU), a privately owned Ghanaian company, has spent the past 15 years promoting better care and wellbeing through the distribution of AquaTabs.
AcquaTabs is a water purification tablet used to make water safe for drinking by eliminating harmful microorganisms and pathogens.
Registered in 2010 under the laws of Ghana, HTU has been dedicated to improving public health across the country by distributing high-quality, essential health products.
From its humble beginnings under Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ernest Kwadjo Saka-Ansong, HTU has grown into a trusted name in public health, driven by unrelenting professionalism and a strong sense of mission.
Unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation remain leading causes of illness, particularly among young children. While access to water has improved, challenges with quality and reliability persist in many communities.
That’s why HTU remains committed to its mission of empowering Ghanaians to embrace healthier habits for stronger, more resilient lives.
Today, HTU is a leading distributor of public health commodities to individuals, families, and communities across Ghana.
Our Trusted Partners
Over the years, HTU has collaborated with respected partners, including:
Medentech
Saha Global
Global Communities
World Vision
International SOS
Ghana Red Cross Society
Total Family Health and Care International
Health Alliance Network
5K Pharmaceuticals
East Cantonments Pharmacy
Top-Up Pharmacy
These partnerships ensure product quality, reliability, and broader reach.
What We Offer
HTU provides a wide range of affordable, effective health products, including:
Household water purification tablets (Aquatabs)
Long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets
Condoms and lubricants
Malaria test kits
Anti-bacterial medicated soaps
Sugar testing machines
Why Our Work Matters
Despite progress in healthcare, many health challenges persist in Ghana. Each year, over 100,000 children under five die—mostly from preventable diseases such as:
Neonatal infections
Malaria
Diarrhoea
Pneumonia
Measles
Our Growth Story
HTU began as a sole proprietorship in 2010, operating with just two commissioned sales representatives in Kumasi.
A major turning point came with the USAID-supported Precision Dx Water Treatment Project, where we were introduced to Aquatabs.
In 2016, HTU became the exclusive importer and distributor of Aquatabs in Ghana through an agreement with Medentech.
We have since expanded into several regions, including Greater Accra, Ashanti, Central, Volta, Eastern, Brong Ahafo, and Western.
Currently, HTU operates three main offices — two in Accra and one in Kumasi — with:
15 permanent staff
16 sales agents
58 active vendors
6 branded vans
110+ retail partners in 18 districts
Key Milestones
Year Founded: 2010
2015 Sales: 4.1 million Aquatabs tablets
2016 Mid-Year Sales: 1.9 million tablets
2016 Purchases: 71 cartons (2.27 million tablets)
Projected 2016 Growth: +170% (45+ million litres treated)
Distribution Reach: 18 districts, 110+ retail outlets
How We Operate
Commercial Retail Distribution
We supply pharmacies, supermarkets, chemical sellers, provision shops, and schools.
Sales agents manage restocking, product education, and display materials.
Community-Based Distribution
Community vendors educate and sell products directly.
They earn commissions and attend monthly restocking and training sessions.
Promotions & Awareness
Campaigns include radio, TV, community roadshows, market storming, social media, and health-focused video content.
HTU began with funding from personal savings and loans, using business registration documents, vehicles, and an office lease as collateral. Since then, operations have been sustained through partner credit and profits from sales.
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