According to a new report by UnivDatos, the MENA Primary Care Physicians Market is expected to reach approximately USD 10,382.57 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is undergoing rapid demographic, economic, and healthcare transformation, creating both opportunities and challenges for healthcare delivery. At the center of this evolution are primary care physicians (PCPs), who serve as the first point of contact for most patients and play a critical role in ensuring accessible, continuous, and preventive healthcare.

Primary care in the MENA region encompasses general practice, family medicine, pediatrics, and internal medicine, with a focus on long-term patient care, disease prevention, and coordinated treatment pathways. This article examines the primary care physicians market in the MENA region, highlighting demand dynamics, cost considerations, applications, and the future outlook.

Rising Demand for Primary Care Physicians

The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted a sharp rise in global demand for trained and qualified primary care physicians. Key drivers include population aging, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and a growing emphasis on routine health check-ups and preventive care. According to WHO estimates, the global shortage of healthcare workers—including primary care physicians—could reach 18 million by 2030, with developing regions disproportionately affected.

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In the MENA region, demand for primary care services is being driven by rapid population growth, urbanization, and a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in primary healthcare infrastructure, prompting governments across the region to prioritize strengthening frontline healthcare services and improving public health preparedness.

Cost Implications

Healthcare cost remains a significant concern across the MENA region, both for governments and patients. Expenditure levels vary widely depending on national income levels, healthcare system structures, and public funding mechanisms. High-income countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have made substantial investments in expanding and modernizing primary healthcare infrastructure, while lower-income countries continue to face funding constraints.

Out-of-pocket expenditure remains high in many MENA countries, limiting access to quality primary care services for certain population segments. As a result, several governments are pursuing health system reforms aligned with Universal Health Coverage (UHC) goals to improve affordability, accessibility, and efficiency. However, achieving these objectives requires sustained financial commitment, workforce planning, and policy coordination.

Applications of Primary Care in MENA

Primary care physicians in the MENA region perform a wide range of essential functions that underpin the healthcare system, particularly in rural and underserved communities:

  1. Preventive Care
  2. PCPs deliver preventive services such as immunizations, routine health screenings, and lifestyle counseling. Strengthening preventive care is critical to reducing the long-term burden of NCDs and avoidable illnesses.
  3. Chronic Disease Management
  4. With chronic diseases on the rise, PCPs play a central role in long-term disease monitoring, treatment adherence, patient education, and coordination with secondary and tertiary care providers.
  5. Acute Care
  6. Primary care physicians are often the first to assess and manage acute illnesses and injuries, ensuring timely intervention and appropriate referrals when necessary.
  7. Health Education and Counseling
  8. PCPs contribute significantly to improving health literacy by educating patients on disease prevention, nutrition, physical activity, and medication compliance.
  9. Care Coordination
  10. Effective coordination between primary, secondary, and tertiary care providers ensures continuity of care, reduces unnecessary hospitalizations, and improves overall patient outcomes.

Recent Developments and Awareness Initiatives

Governments and healthcare organizations across the MENA region are actively implementing strategic initiatives to strengthen healthcare delivery:

  • February 2022: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) launched Qatar’s first Radiopharmaceutical Laboratory at the National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR), enabling localized diagnostic and therapeutic cancer care.
  • Saudi Arabia: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) signed a non-binding MoU with Oracle to advance healthcare digitization and accelerate the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs).

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These initiatives support improved diagnostic capabilities, digital integration, and care coordination—key enablers for effective primary healthcare systems.

Conclusion

Primary care physicians are a cornerstone of healthcare systems across the MENA region. As demand for accessible, affordable, and preventive healthcare continues to rise, strengthening the primary care workforce will be essential to improving population health outcomes. By addressing workforce shortages, controlling healthcare costs, embracing digital transformation, and expanding preventive care programs, the MENA region can build a resilient primary healthcare framework. The future of healthcare in the region will largely depend on the sustained development, support, and integration of its primary care physicians.

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