At first glance, the healthcare sector in Pakistan appears so bureaucratic and inflexible, it may seem immune to disruption by innovators. However, a new generation of technology researchers is trying to change that. Their products range from ventilators to complex simulators. Their …Continue reading
Travoney and Jeevay Sehat Make it to the Top 15 at Startup Istanbul 2017
Two Pakistani companies, Travoney and Jeevay Sehat, made it to the list of top 15 startups that participated in Startup Istanbul last month. Jeevay Sehat is a Karachi-based startup making use of technology to connect patients with doctors. It removes the need …Continue reading
Top Prize for DoctHERs at World Health Summit Startup Track 2017
A Pakistani startup, doctHERs, has secured first place in the World Health Summit Startup Track 2017. The digital healthcare platform connects female doctors to patients in real-time using online technology. Its mission is to transcend socio-cultural barriers which restrict female healthcare professionals. …Continue reading
Locally Developed Simulator Promises to Train Surgery Students on MIS Procedures
Prohibitive cost of commercially available simulators has so far prevented their uptake by healthcare providers in the country. The traditional practice of imparting training of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) at medical colleges in Pakistan has been through apprenticeships. Junior doctors are placed …Continue reading
The Economic Costs of Malnutrition in Pakistan
Lost labourers, healthcare expenses and lower productivity due to malnutrition costs Pakistan US $7.6 billion that makes up three percent of its GDP per year, according to a report launched by the Pakistan Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Secretariat at the Ministry of …Continue reading
Combating Obesity Through Technology
Pakistan is the 9th most obese country in the world. According to recent studies, one-in-four Pakistani adults are now overweight. To stop this trend of obesity, especially in today’s world where changing lifestyles and oil-rich food are contributing to it, more people …Continue reading
The Tech Healthcare Revolution Pakistan Needs
The next healthcare innovation for Pakistan won’t be a miracle drug. According to World Bank, in 1960, the GDP per capita a.k.a. income per person of Pakistan was more than double the amount of China’s. Fast forward to 2015: Pakistan has improved …Continue reading