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Hospital Purchasing and Reimbursement for Medical Devices in Key Sub-Saharan African Markets
Frost & Sullivan, Aug 2007, Pages: 210
This Frost & Sullivan research titled Hospital Purchasing and Reimbursement for Medical Devices in Key Sub-Saharan African Markets provides a strategic analysis of the medical device purchasing and reimbursement processes in government and private hospitals in key sub-Saharan African countries. Market metrics and dynamics coupled with core health indicators are provided with a forecast period from 2007 to 2012.
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
By Geographic Region:
-Kenya
-Nigeria
-Tanzania
-Zambia
Economic Growth Coupled With Concerted Efforts by Governments to Improve Healthcare Infrastructure Drive Sales of Medical Devices
Key sub-Saharan African countries such as Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and Zambia are experiencing substantial economic growth due to recovery in certain commodity markets, government economic reforms and restoration of international donor confidence. The medical device markets have an average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) close to 5 per cent with an increase in donor funding in the healthcare industry playing a major role.
In an effort to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), governments are increasing their efforts to expand healthcare delivery systems through increased finance and participation of private sector entities. 'Several governments are also actively improving the legal framework for public procurement as well as the control of medical devices on the market,' cites the analyst of this research service. 'This is likely to help reduce the prevalence of sub-standard products on the market as well as curb the negative impact that corruption in the procurement system has previously had.'
Local Presence and Value-added Services Present Significant Growth Opportunities to Participants
Public and private hospitals in most sub-Saharan African countries use complex purchasing and reimbursement systems for medical devices. In some cases, the selection and procurement processes may present challenges to suppliers of medical devices in the market. With the complexity and lack of transparency of the procurement systems, a local presence coupled with suitable value-added services are paramount in market share development.
However, the market provides significant potential for companies that effectively establish sound relationships with key participants and provide services oriented towards the development of the healthcare infrastructure as a whole. 'It is imperative for medical device companies to place their products on the market early in order to capitalise on the growing market for which a clear understanding of the current situation and upcoming developments is essential,' notes the analyst.
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