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The BOP health market in South Africa (medicine, life-saving products, and health services) only makes up around two percent, or USD 577 million of the total market. However, this market is growing fast and the needs seem endless.

The average life expectancy at birth remains low at 53.4 years. This is largely due to the high prevalence of HIV among ages 15-49 (estimated at 18 pct). There is also a high burden of tuberculosis and cardiovascular diseases.

Human resources are largely available, but there are often shortages in terms of access to proper medication and health facilities. Pharmacies are an important entry point to the market as they are often in the front line of health care.

A government funded clinic in a township can include casualty emergency room, medical consultation, maternity ward, HIV and AIDS clinic, and pharmacy.

There is an obvious potential for companies to supply everything from painkillers to advanced x-ray machinery to the health clinics and pharmacies in South Africa.

Business opportunities

• Equipment for medical clinics
• Medicine
• Health care services
• Design of health facilities