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The Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation Market in Key West African Countries
Frost & Sullivan, Dec 2010, Pages: 71
This study covers the clinical laboratory instrumentation market in key countries within West Africa, including Ghana and Nigeria. The report provides detailed metrics on this market, encompassing the clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology and molecular diagnostic segments. The research examines drivers and restraints for growth, distribution, and geographical trends. Following from these, market growth are forecasted. In addition, an in-depth analysis of the competitive situation including vendors' competitive rankings is provided. The base year is 2009 with forecasts running through 2016.
This research service titled The Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation Market in Key West African Countries offers a comprehensive analysis of the clinical laboratory instrumentation market. Revenue forecasts for four key product segments and the total market provide insight into the factors that are currently driving and restraining growth. High-growth product areas are also emphasised. The research service also highlights the key trends in the market, discusses the competitive environment and provides a thorough competitor analysis. Barriers to entry are also discussed, and the key success factors for supply companies in the west African clinical laboratory instrumentation market are highlighted. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following segments: clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, haematology and molecular diagnostic analysers. The research focuses on Nigeria and Ghana.
Market Overview
Private Sector Growth and Rising Incidence of Infectious Diseases to Spur Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation Market
In Ghana and Nigeria, investment in laboratory systems has risen substantially in the last 5 years. Many initiatives have been undertaken to improve laboratory infrastructure. This has led to the expansion of the laboratory network in west Africa and upgrades in the existing laboratories. There has been a significant push towards automation within the clinical laboratory instrumentation market. There is high demand for automated analysers in public and private laboratories. End users in the clinical laboratory instrumentation market have a positive perception towards automation and believe that automated tests are more reliable.
“Many initiatives towards the expansion of laboratory networks and upgrade of laboratory facilities have been undertaken in Nigeria and Ghana in recent years,” remarks the analyst. “Growth within the private sector and the high burden of infectious disease will also continue to drive growth in this market.” The high burden of infectious diseases and rise in the incidence of cancers and kidney- and heart-related diseases are fuelling the expansion of this market. Furthermore, growth of the private sector is also promoting market prospects. There is an upsurge in the number of private medical laboratories in Ghana, especially in the Kumasi metropolis. A trend within the country is that medical entrepreneurs are venturing into the business of laboratory services, creating employment opportunities for professional technicians and contributing to good-quality healthcare delivery.
Provision of Training and Maintenance Services Critical to Ensuring Market Expansion
Nigeria and Ghana suffer from a lack of skilled personnel to maintain equipment and train customers on their usage. Furthermore, limited training opportunities and migration of skilled workers are causing a loss in intellectual capital. Despite the relatively high level of graduates, insufficient technical knowledge about specific laboratory systems remains a problem. The result has often been frequent equipment malfunction and extended breakdown periods.
“Offering training and maintenance services to end-users can assist laboratory groups to overcome the challenge of equipment malfunction,” advises the analyst. “In addition the government is spending funds on training and retention of qualified laboratory personnel, factors which are all expected to drive growth.”
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
By Product:
- Clinical chemistry analysers
- Immunochemistry analysers
- Haematology analysers
- Molecular diagnostic analysers
By Country:
- Nigeria
- Ghana
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