Global Mobile Clinics Market 2023-2030
Global Mobile Clinics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Clinic Type (Maternal Health, ICU and Surgery, Infant and Neonatal Health, Geriatric Care, Diagnostic/screening, and Others), by Vehicle Type (Mobile Medical Vans, Mobile Medical Bus, and Others), and by Design Layout (Single Exam Room, Double Exam Room, and Triple Exam Room), Forecast Period (2023-2030)
The global mobile clinics market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 11.5% during the forecast period. The growing prevalence of chronic disorder, emerging demand for emergency care units, along with growing technological advancements in mobile clinics is a key factor driving the growth of the global mobile clinics market. The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal 3, or SDG 3, declared a universal health goal to “ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages” by 2030. An autonomous mobile clinic with ‘AI doctor’ functions is a key to reach universal health coverage, as outlined in UN Sustainable Development Goal 3.
In the US, health centers operate about 755 individual mobile units, with 70.0% serving vulnerable populations in urban areas, according to 2020 data from the US Health Resources and Services Administration. Additionally, in December 2022, Philadelphia is set to receive $3.7 million in new funding to expand the mobile workforce, increase accessibility or provide trauma-informed care to communities of color at 20 local clinics. Nine of those clinics have mobile units. The growing funding in mobile clinic sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the global market.
In August 2023, Aga Khan Development Network has donated two mobile vaccination clinics to Ministry of Health with support from the German government through a grant by the Germany Development Bank, KFW. This initiative aims at playing a pivotal role in reaching un-deserved communities , remote areas and the vulnerable population in routine immunization and other supplemental activities like vaccination campaigns. Such activities are further contributing to the global market growth.
Segmental OutlookThe global mobile clinics market is segmented based on clinic type, vehicle type, and design layout. Based on clinic type, the market is segmented into emergency care, maternal health, ICU and surgery, infant and neonatal health, geriatric care, diagnostic/screening, and others (dental & ENT). Based on vehicle type, the market is segmented into mobile medical vans, mobile medical bus, and others (mobile medical trucks). Based on design layout, the market is segmented into exam room, double exam room, and triple exam room.
Geriatric Care Segment is Anticipated to Exhibit Highest Growth in Global Mobile Clinics Market
The rising burden of chronic disease and emergency cases among the geriatric target population is a key contributor to the high growth of this market segment. The subsequent rise in the geriatric population is further contributing to the growth of this market segment. According to the October 2021 report of the WHO, the global population of people of age 60 years and more is expected to increase from 1.0 billion in 2020 to 2.1 billion by 2050, which is expected to have a significant impact on the demand for home healthcare software market as older people are more dependent upon others for their care and other needs.
Regional OutlookThe global mobile clinics market is further segmented based on geography, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa and Latin America). Among these, Europe to dominate the market growth owing to the growing investment of the regional government in the healthcare technology.
Asia-Pacific to Exhibit Highest Growth in the Global Mobile Clinics Market
The growing adoption of mobile clinics across the region due to public and private initiatives along with the presence of huge patient pool is a key factor driving the growth of the regional market. For instance, in March 2022, Riyadh-based King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Charity Program, an affiliate of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Foundation for Humanitarian Works, started to operate its mobile medical clinics project in the Republic of Tajikistan in cooperation with Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank. The project provides five mobile clinics for four beneficiary regions in Tajikistan, seeking to provide primary and secondary health care services, disease detection, surgery and radiology, in addition to training and raising the efficiency of medical personnel to serve more than 700,000 people in the country. Further, in January 2021, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology has unveiled a mobile clinic module for building negative pressure isolation facilities to combat infectious diseases. Each module is a negative pressure unit that can be connected to other modules to form a larger facility that can be expanded as required.
Additionally, in December 2022, the China-funded Kyaukphyu Anargat (Future) Mobile Clinic project in western Myanmar's Rakhine state entered its final stage in late December, already providing free healthcare service to over 1,500 villagers.
Market Players OutlookThe major companies serving the global mobile clinics market include ADI Mobile Health, Medical Coaches, Matthews Specialty Vehicles, Odulair LLC, and Farber Specialty Vehicles among others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in May 2023, Volvo Group partnered with Narayana Health to launch ‘Wellness on Wheels’- an advanced & connected community mobile clinic in rural parts of Karnataka as well as in other states of the country.
The Report CoversMarket value data analysis of 2022 and forecast to 2030.
Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
Key companies operating in the global mobile clinics market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.