The "The Healthcare Sector in South Africa 2017" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This detailed report describes current conditions, developments and investments, as well as other factors that influence the success of the sector. The report profiles 25 companies that operate in the sector ranging from Busamed, a black-owned and operated national specialist private hospital network, to pathology practice, A C Mauff and Partners t/a Lancet Laboratories. Also profiled are two blood banks, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and the Western Province Blood Transfusion Services.

South Africa's healthcare sector, supported by 249,827 registered practitioners, performs a critical role in society providing essential services to the country's population of more than 56.5 million people. With total expenditure rising to almost R378bn during the 2016/17 financial year, the sector accounts for approximately 8.3% of national GDP. Of this total amount, approximately R182.71bn is expected to be spent in public sector health facilities which serve more than 80% of the population while an estimated R189.08bn will be spent in the private sector.

The government aims to introduce National Health Insurance (NHI) in an effort to redress the inequalities in the country's health sector. The funding of the new system remains a contentious subject and the Minister of Health announced possible adjustments to the tax credit on medical scheme contributions, which currently amount to around R20bn per annum.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Description of the Industry

3. Size of the Industry

4. State of the Industry

5. Influencing Factors

6. Competition

7. SWOT Analysis

8. Outlook

9. Industry Associations and Other Entities

10. References

Companies Mentioned

  • Advanced Health Ltd
  • Ampath Trust
  • Bio Analytical Research Corporation South Africa (Pty) Ltd
  • Busamed (Pty) Ltd
  • Clinix Health Group Ltd
  • Department of Health
  • Dietrich Voigt Mia (Pty) Ltd
  • ER24 EMS (Pty) Ltd
  • Gardmed Ambulance Services Trust
  • Lancet Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
  • Lenmed Investments Ltd
  • Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd
  • Mediclinic International Plc
  • Medicross Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd
  • Mellins I Style Optometrists Inc
  • Metropolitan Health Risk Management (Pty) Ltd
  • Moffatt Inc
  • National Health Laboratory Service
  • National Hospital Network
  • Netcare Ltd
  • Prime Cure Health (Pty) Ltd
  • South African National Blood Service
  • Spec Savers South Africa (Pty) Ltd
  • Torga Optical (Pty) Ltd
  • Western Province Blood Transfusion Services

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