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Africa Still Imports 90% of Assistive Tech

Sub-Saharan Africa imports over 90% of assistive technology despite policy gains

Unverified — auto-generated summary, not yet reviewedHealthtechPan-AfricanJun 30, 2026

More than 90 percent of assistive technology used in Sub-Saharan Africa is imported, exposing a persistent manufacturing and market development gap despite incremental policy progress. The data highlights a significant unaddressed opportunity for local production and healthtech investment in the region.

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