Inpatient Care - Uganda

Uganda

The Inpatient Care market in Uganda is projected to reach a revenue of US$458.30m in 2024.
It is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 6.62%, resulting in a market volume of US$631.40m by 2029.
In global comparison, in the United States is expected to generate the most revenue, with an estimated US$731.40bn in 2024.
In Uganda, the current trend in the inpatient care market is the increasing adoption of telemedicine for remote patient monitoring and consultation.

Key regions: India, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, Germany

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Analyst Opinion

The Inpatient Care market in Uganda has been experiencing significant growth over the past few years.

Customer preferences: Uganda has a high burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, which has led to an increase in demand for inpatient care services. Patients prefer facilities that offer quality and affordable healthcare services. In addition, there has been a growing trend of medical tourism in Uganda, with patients from neighboring countries seeking medical treatment in the country.

Trends in the market: The Inpatient Care market in Uganda has seen an increase in the number of private healthcare facilities offering inpatient care services. This has led to increased competition and improved quality of services. The market has also seen a rise in the number of specialized facilities offering services such as cancer treatment, cardiac care, and orthopedic surgery. Additionally, there has been an increase in the use of technology in healthcare, with facilities adopting electronic health records and telemedicine services.

Local special circumstances: Uganda has a high population growth rate, which has led to an increase in demand for healthcare services. The country also has a shortage of healthcare workers, with a doctor to patient ratio of 1: 24,725 and a nurse to patient ratio of 1: 11,000. This has led to a reliance on non-physician clinicians and a need for increased investment in training and capacity building.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: Uganda has seen steady economic growth over the past few years, with an average annual growth rate of 6%. This has led to increased investment in the healthcare sector, with the government allocating a higher percentage of the national budget towards healthcare. In addition, there has been an increase in foreign direct investment in the healthcare sector, with international healthcare providers setting up facilities in the country. However, the country still faces challenges such as inadequate healthcare financing and poor infrastructure, which may hinder the growth of the Inpatient Care market.

Methodology

Data coverage:

Data encompasses B2B, B2G, and B2C spend. Figures are based on revenue received by hospitals from public or private sources, allocated to the country where the money is spent, including VAT if applicable.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined by a bottom-up approach, based on a specific rationale for each market market. Next, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as healthcare expenditure per capita, health risk factors, public health spend, and GDP. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of techniques is based on the behavior of the particular market. For example, forecasts are based on historical developments, current trends, and key market indicators, using advanced statistical methods.

Additional notes:

Data is modeled in US$ using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice per year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered at a country-specific level.