PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1446541
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1446541
The Africa digital health market is anticipated to reach USD 9.3 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 15.4% 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.