Senegal Country Commercial Guide
Learn about the market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business conditions in senegal, prepared by at U.S. Embassies worldwide by Commerce Department, State Department and other U.S. agencies’ professionals
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Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals, and eHealth Technology
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Overview

As part of the PSE and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Senegal is prioritizing the development of the healthcare sector, including construction, and outfitting of numerous public hospitals and clinics in various regions of the country. It is also expanding its vaccines production capacity to produce a variety of common vaccines for the region.  Private firms are developing private health care facilities as well.  The Government of Senegal actively welcomes cooperation of U.S. companies in the health care sector, including in medical equipment, drone technology, eHealth solutions, and the development of facilities.  Chinese and European providers are actively competing in this sector.  Strong working relationships between U.S. agencies and Government of Senegal counterparts, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and USAID’s Health Office  can facilitate contacts for U.S. firms.

Leading Sub-Sectors

Leading subsectors include X-Ray, scanning, and diagnostic equipment; eHealth systems and solutions; hospital and clinic development and equipment; pharmaceuticals; and innovative solutions such as drone delivery.

Opportunities

Opportunities exist to export specialized equipment. A number of U.S.-based charities and development organizations donate refurbished medical equipment from the U.S. to Senegalese hospitals and medical practices for free.  Project Cure, for example, has donated over $3 million worth of medical equipment to hospitals in Senegal, allowing increased accuracy of medical diagnoses and treatment without the need for hospitals to buy equipment at market rates.  

Opportunities for long-range medical delivery via drones for sending and receiving lab samples and test kits as well as other medical supplies in remote areas.

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