Karachi-based Sehat Kahani is emerging as a leading force in Pakistan’s digital healthcare transformation. Founded in 2017 by medical doctors Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram and Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga, the telemedicine platform aims to democratize healthcare access across urban and rural communities. Its rapidly expanding network connects qualified doctors to patients through mobile, web, and e-clinic channels.
Bridging Health Gaps Through Technology
Sehat Kahani operates on a simple but powerful principle — make quality healthcare accessible, affordable, and inclusive for all. Through its digital platform, patients can consult doctors in less than 60 seconds via chat, audio, or video on the Sehat Kahani app. The service covers general health consultations, specialist referrals, e-prescriptions, home lab sample collection, and medicine delivery in select regions.
The platform’s impact is especially notable in areas where access to healthcare has long been limited. Sehat Kahani has built E-Health clinics that offer nurse-facilitated telemedicine services in underserved communities. These clinics link local patients with licensed doctors through video consultations, reducing the need for long, costly journeys to distant hospitals.
Empowering Doctors and Patients Alike
A distinguishing feature of Sehat Kahani is its support for female medical professionals. In Pakistan, many trained female doctors are unable to practice due to cultural and social barriers. Sehat Kahani employs this vast, under-utilized talent pool, enabling doctors to consult from home and regain professional purpose. This model strengthens the healthcare workforce while offering patients access to experienced clinicians.
Sehat Kahani’s network now includes thousands of healthcare professionals serving patients nationwide. According to development partners, the platform has reached more than one million patients through online consultations and e-clinics.
Recognition and Growth
Sehat Kahani has attracted international attention and funding. In late 2023 it closed a $2.7 million Series A round led by global investors including Amaanah Circle and supported by organizations like USAID and Epic Angels. This growth capital will help the startup expand advanced digital health features, launch predictive care tools, and broaden its global footprint. CEO Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram said, “This funding infusion marks a pivotal moment for Sehat Kahani. It will enable us to develop advanced features … to help our patients live fully by knowing their disease better.”
Healthcare for a New Era
Sehat Kahani’s rise reflects a broader shift in Pakistan’s healthcare landscape. By blending telemedicine, community outreach, and technology, the company is addressing deep-rooted access issues. Its model offers a scalable blueprint for other nations facing similar healthcare disparities. As Pakistan’s digital economy grows, Sehat Kahani stands at the forefront of an inclusive health revolution that puts care within reach for millions.
