Medical disposables manufacturing

Medical disposables manufacturing

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Health Care
Medical Technology
Business Model Description

Establish facilities assembling first aid kits and manufacturing medical disposables, such as syringes and tests.

Expected Impact

Strengthen healthcare coverage especially for communities that do not have direct access to advanced health facilities.

How is this information gathered?
Updated: 25 Jul, 2022 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.
< USD 50 million
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Good health and well-being (SDG 3) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
No Poverty (SDG 1) Gender Equality (SDG 5) Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)
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Case Study: MTTS provides access to medical treatment for neonatal patients in low-income communities
Medical Technology Transfer and Services (MTTS), a UNDP Business Call to Action (BCtA) member, delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions for newborns in need of intensive medical care. MTTS was established in 2004 in Vietnam and now serves hospitals in low-income communities across Asia as well as in Sub-Saharan Africa and Central America.
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Sector Sources
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