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There is an undeniable link between wealth and health: as a nation’s wealth grows, so does the health of its population. This relationship is particularly critical for Africa, where vast disparities in healthcare access persist.
While this reality may seem discouraging, it also presents an enormous investment opportunity. As African economies grow and the middle class expands there will be increasing demand for quality healthcare services.
For investors this is not just about altruism; it’s a savvy business decision. Investing in Africa’s healthcare sector can catalyse the development of local medical facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing and services. The key lies in understanding the needs of African populations — from neonatal care to chronic disease management — and meeting this growing demand with innovative, localised solutions.
Investing in healthcare is not just about improving lives; it’s about creating sustainable economic growth, job creation and financial returns for those bold enough to seize the opportunity.
Michael Mynhardt CEO, MMH & Partners Africa
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LETTER: Health gap presents opportunity
There is an undeniable link between wealth and health: as a nation’s wealth grows, so does the health of its population. This relationship is particularly critical for Africa, where vast disparities in healthcare access persist.
While this reality may seem discouraging, it also presents an enormous investment opportunity. As African economies grow and the middle class expands there will be increasing demand for quality healthcare services.
For investors this is not just about altruism; it’s a savvy business decision. Investing in Africa’s healthcare sector can catalyse the development of local medical facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing and services. The key lies in understanding the needs of African populations — from neonatal care to chronic disease management — and meeting this growing demand with innovative, localised solutions.
Investing in healthcare is not just about improving lives; it’s about creating sustainable economic growth, job creation and financial returns for those bold enough to seize the opportunity.
Michael Mynhardt
CEO, MMH & Partners Africa
JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Send us an email with your comments to letters@businesslive.co.za. Letters of more than 300 words will be edited for length. Anonymous correspondence will not be published. Writers should include a daytime telephone number.
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