Market Trends of UAE Neonatal And Prenatal Devices Industry
Incubators Segment is Expected Hold a Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period
- In neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), incubators are essential in providing optimal care for neonates requiring additional support. These devices, which are used in conjunction with other medical equipment and procedures, create an environment that mimics the conditions of the womb, protecting the baby and supporting its development. Incubators are typically used to aid premature babies, those with breathing difficulties due to fluid or meconium in their lungs, infections, effects of gestational diabetes, jaundice, or low birth weight.
- The growing prevalence of these conditions is a major factor contributing to the growth of the incubator segment. One such condition, gestational diabetes, may require brief incubation of a baby to ensure the baby's well-being. According to an article published by Frontiers in December 2022, the prevalence of gestational diabetes in the UAE ranges from 7.9% to 24.9%, and in some cases, it can reach up to 37.7%. This high prevalence of gestational diabetes is expected to boost the growth of the segment.
- Furthermore, in October 2022, physicians at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children in Abu Dhabi saved the life of a preterm baby who was born at week 23 of pregnancy. The newborn weighed only 600 grams at birth and required immediate admission to the NICU, where the baby stayed for 160 days. The increasing burden of preterm births is also expected to boost the growth of the incubator segment. Additionally, the rising number of neonatal in-patient visits is also expected to increase the usage of incubators.
- Moreover, various organizations are working on developing new technologies to enhance the effectiveness of incubators. For instance, in September 2022, Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi launched the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) life support system for pediatric patients. ECMO is a form of incubation life support system that is used in patients with life-threatening but reversible conditions such as respiratory failure.
- In summary, the increasing number of preterm births, the rising prevalence of gestational diabetes, and the development of new technologies are all factors contributing to the growth of the incubator segment.
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Neonatal Monitoring Devices Segment is Expected to Register a Significant CAGR Over the Forecast Period
- Neonatal monitoring devices are crucial in monitoring and displaying a baby's heart and breathing rates and patterns on a screen. The monitor wires are attached to adhesive patches on the baby's chest and abdomen, and some devices come with an integrated pulse oximeter designed to fit comfortably onto a child's foot. The system transmits the baby's heart rate, oxygen levels, skin temperature, sleep quality, and sleep position (including rollover alerts) to a parent or guardian's smartphone. The increasing benefits of neonatal monitoring devices and the growing prevalence of disorders in neonates are expected to drive segment growth.
- For example, according to the United Arab Emirates Government portal updated in March 2022, the Ministry of Health and Prevention provides early-detection services for neonatal diseases, including 40 genetic diseases examined in accordance with international standards. Some of these diseases include phenylketonuria, endocrine insufficiency, sickle cell anemia, congenital malformations, biotin deficiency disease, diseases of amino acids, organic and fatty acids, and galactosemia, among others. The rising detection of these diseases is expected to increase the usage of neonatal monitoring devices, thus driving segment growth.
- Moreover, an article published by Advances in Biomedical and Health Sciences in July 2022 observed that infants below the age of 6 months who were premature neonates are more susceptible to co-infection, while recurrent wheezing can develop in colder months. Thus, the increased risk of diseases in premature neonates is also expected to increase the usage of neonatal monitoring devices. Additionally, the increasing number of live births in the UAE is expected to boost segment growth.
- Furthermore, the rising developments by various organizations are expected to enhance segment growth. For instance, in March 2022, Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi opened a new fetal medicine and therapy center in association with the fetal medicine expert Prof. Kypros Nicolaides. Such new therapy centers are expected to increase the adoption of neonatal monitoring systems.
- Therefore, the increasing number of preterm births, the rising benefits of prenatal care, and the growing prevalence of disorders in neonates are expected to drive market growth.
