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SectorMost major industry classification systems use sources of revenue as their basis for classifying companies into specific sectors, subsectors and industries. In order to group like companies based on their sustainability-related risks and opportunities, SASB created the Sustainable Industry Classification System® (SICS®) and the classification of sectors, subsectors and industries in the SDG Investor Platform is based on SICS.
Health Care
Health Care Providers
Business Model Description

Upscale provision of e-health services, such as online consultations, telemedicine and self-diagnosis services, together with a system for gathering and sharing patients' medical data with healthcare personnel.

Expected Impact

Provide access to high quality healthcare especially for communities living in remote areas.

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Updated: 9 Jul, 2021 Date of Production: 1 Mar, 2021
Uganda
Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
20% - 25% (in ROI)
Investment TimeframeDescribes the time period in which the IOA will pay-back the invested resources. The estimate is based on asset expected lifetime as the IOA will start generating accumulated positive cash-flows.
Short Term (0–5 years)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
35 million Ugandans live in rural areas distant from hospitals.
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Good health and well-being (SDG 3) No Poverty (SDG 1) Gender Equality (SDG 5)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)

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Sector Sources
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