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Health Care
Health Care Providers
Business Model Description

Establish modular health care infrastructure solutions that can be deployed in underserved regions, such as remote rural areas.

Expected Impact

Improve access to healthcare and alleviate the pressure on existing and inefficient supply chains.

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Updated: 8 Sep, 2021 Date of Production: 1 Sep, 2020
South Africa
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).
15% - 20% (in IRR)
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.
Long Term (10+ 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.
84% of South Africans are uninsured.
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
USD 1 million - USD 10 million
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Good health and well-being (SDG 3)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Gender Equality (SDG 5) Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
Unjani Clinics office in South Africa
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Case Study: Unjani Clinics empowers healthcare through an Enterprise Development Approach in South Africa
Unjani Clinics, which has engaged with UNDP South Africa, provides quality and affordable private healthcare to South Africa’s low-income communities. The Network of nearly 100 clinics empowers professional nurses as healthcare providers, enhances access to care and supports health systems strengthening.
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Sector Sources
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IOA Sources
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