South Africa Powered Surgical Instrument Market Outlook

south african powered surgical instrument market is expected to witness significant growth in the forthcoming years driven by the rising need for minimally invasive surgeries, growing prevalence of chronic diseases, surging geriatric population, and increasing initiatives and investments in healthcare sector. further, increasing number of surgical centers, advanced technology such as robotics and visualization systems, and expanding scope of the health insurance provide immense growth opportunities. innovation in medical devices and growing investment in research and development activities are further stimulating the growth of the market. the innovation in surgical instruments such as robotics, navigational system, and visualization systems are helping surgeons to perform operations with precision, accuracy, and safety. further, rising government initiatives to reduce healthcare expenditure and improve healthcare infrastructure are providing ample opportunities for the growth of the south african powered surgical instruments market. major players operating in the south african powered surgical instruments market are focusing on strategic initiatives such as product launches, partnerships, and acquisitions. for instance, in 2018, steris plc acquired shelton, ct-based steris applied sterilization technologies inc., boosting steris’s presence in south africa’s healthcare market. in addition, the government’s plans to set up surgical centers in hospitals, training programs, and initiatives to promote technology driven minimally invasive surgeries are also benefitting the market. moreover, companies like conmed corporation, covidien, b. braun melsungen ag, and medical innovations are focusing on production of powered surgical instruments, to expand their portfolio and cater to the growing need of the industry. the robust healthcare infrastructure due to growing awareness among the general populace, willingness of consumers to accept and use advanced technology, and increasing affordability of new technology are also contributing to the growth of the south african powered surgical instruments market. furthermore, growing number of initiatives providing financial assistance to healthcare professionals to acquire surgical instruments is expected to drive the demand in the forthcoming years, thereby benefitting the south african surgical instruments market.