Market Trends of South Africa Endoscopy Devices Industry
Endoscopy Visualization Equipment Segment is Expected to Witness Rapid Growth in the Market Studied
- An endoscopy visualization system is used to visualize and interpret endoscopic images of all endoscopy surgeries in high definition. Several companies have a strong presence in the country, which is contributing to the segment growth as these companies are developing new technologies in the endoscopy visualization space. For instance, in September 2022, Olympus Corporation launched VISERA ELITE III, its newest surgical visualization platform that addresses the needs of healthcare professionals (HCPs) for endoscopic procedures across multiple medical disciplines. VISERA ELITE III is available in Africa, including several other regions.
- Furthermore, non-communicable respiratory diseases are increasing in the country, which is fueling the segment growth. For instance, according to an article from Pats Journal published in January 2021, it was observed that Africa is home to over 1 billion people, and around 2.6 million people are affected by Tuberculosis. Moreover, the same study estimated that Asthma cases in Africa were around 34.1 million (12.1%) among children, 64.9 million (11.8%) among people aged 45 years, and 74.4 million (11.7%) in the total population as of January 2021.
- Additionally, the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) was around 7.7% in Nigeria and 19% in South Africa. The statistics indicate that respiratory diseases are causing a significant burden in South Africa, which is believed to boost the demand for endoscopy visualization systems for the diagnosis and treatment of such diseases in the coming years.
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Gastroenterology is Expected to Hold a Major Share in the Market
- Gastroenterology is one of the most crucial fields for endoscopy, as most gastroenterological procedures are performed with the help of endoscopes.
- The burden of various gastric diseases is on the rise in South Africa, which is propelling the demand for endoscopy procedures. For instance, as per the data from Karger AG, an academic journal published in August 2021, it was found that the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection (HPI) in South Africa is as high as 70.1%. One of the most crucial tools to diagnose the presence of this infection is the endoscope, which is widely used in the country. Hence, with the emergence of such diseases, the segment is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period.
- In addition, as per a February 2021 published article from the National Institute of Health, at least one gastroenteritis virus is detected in 47% (96/205) of children in South Africa annually. With the high prevalence of gastroenteritis in the country, the demand for endoscopic procedures is on the rise. Furthermore, there is a growing adoption of new technology in the country, which is surging the segment growth.
- For instance, in June 2021, the Division of Medical Gastroenterology at the University of Cape Town (UCT) completed South Africa's first successful intestinal enteroscopy (endoscopy of the small bowel). The innovative operation, which was performed at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH), is expected to revolutionize how clinicians access and study the small bowel, which was previously unreachable using a minimally invasive method.
- Therefore, the prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders in South Africa is expected to fuel the market growth.
