Africa Digital Health Industry

The Africa digital health market is anticipated to reach USD 16.6 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 23.4% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The development of modern healthcare technologies and the increasing burden on the region’s healthcare sector are the major factors contributing to the market growth. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the shortage of health workers in Africa is expected to reach 6.1 million by 2030, which is an increase of 45% from 2013. This increasing burden on the healthcare sector is expected to fuel the demand for digital health.

The development of technologically advanced solutions in digital health, such as wearables and health trackers, strengthens the decision-making and accuracy of digital health devices. Moreover, the rise of digital health tools such as apps has increased the access of patients to healthcare services by connecting them directly with doctors or other healthcare professionals, thereby driving market growth.

The burden of diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in the region is further increasing the demand for digital and affordable solutions to increase the awareness of diseases. For instance, according to the World Heart Federation, more than 1 million deaths in sub-Saharan Africa were attributable to CVDs in 2019, which constituted 5.4% of all CVD-related deaths globally. Such a high prevalence of diseases increases the need for digital health in the region.

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Africa Digital Health Market Segments Highlights:

1. Based on technology, the tele-healthcare segment dominated the technology segment with a revenue share of 43.2% in 2023 owing to the lack of healthcare infrastructure in the region

2. Based on component, the software segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period owing to the increasing investments and demand for software. The increasing burden on healthcare sector, rising prevalence of diseases and lack of access to healthcare facilities are driving the market growth.

3. In April 2023, mPharma launched mutti+, a health subscription plan offering subscribers non-urgent primary care, free lab tests, and free primary care consultations. This plan was aimed at improving the quality of healthcare access for patients in Nigeria.

Africa Digital Health Market Report Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the Africa digital health market based on technology, component, application, and end-use:

Africa Digital Health Technology Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

1. Tele Healthcare

   1. Tele-care

      1. Actively Monitoring

      2. Remote Medication Management

   2. Tele-health

      1. LTC Monitoring

      2. Video Consultation

   3. mHealth

      1. Wearables

         1. BP Monitors (type)

         2. Glucose Meters

         3. Pulse Oximeters

         4. Sleep Apnea Monitors (PSG)

         5. Neurological Monitors

         6. Activity Trackers/ Actigraphs

      2. mHealth Apps

         1. Medical Apps

         2. Fitness Apps

      3. Services

         1. Services, by Type

            1. Monitoring Services

               1. Independent Aging Solutions

               2. Chronic Disease Management and Post-acute Services

            2. Diagnosis Services

            3. Healthcare Systems Strengthening Services

            4. Others

         2. Services, by Participant

            1. Mobile Operators

            2. Device Vendors

            3. Content Players

            4. Healthcare Providers

         3. Healthcare Analytics

         4. Digital Health Systems

            1. EHR

            2. E-prescribing systems

Africa Digital Health Component Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

1. Hardware

2. Software

3. Services

Africa Digital Health Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

1. Obesity

2. Diabetes

3. Cardiovascular

4. Respiratory Diseases

5. Others

Africa Digital Health End Use Outlook (Revenue in USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

1. Patients

2. Providers

3. Payers

4. Others

Key Africa Digital Health Company Insights

1. HeliumHealth

2. mPharma

3. Yodawy

4. WellaHealth

5. Healthtracka

6. TIBU Health

7. DrugStoc

8. DabaDoc

9. MediBuddy

10. BroadReach Group

11. HealthDart pty ltd.

12. Hello Doctor

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