When Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram and Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga launched Sehat Kahani, their goal was not simply to build another app — it was to solve a structural problem in Pakistani healthcare: millions of people, especially women in underserved areas, could not reach qualified doctors quickly or affordably. What they built became a landmark in Pakistan's startup history — the first all-women-led company from the country to close a USD 2.7 million Series A funding round.
From clinical frustration to a national telemedicine platform
Both founders are practicing physicians who witnessed how distance, cost, and social barriers kept patients — particularly women — from receiving timely care. Sehat Kahani (which translates roughly to "story of health") was designed as a virtual clinic: patients connect with doctors in under 60 seconds, book laboratory services at home or on-site, and order medicines online. The model serves corporate clients, direct consumers, and communities in rural Pakistan that traditional brick-and-mortar networks rarely reach.
This is precisely the kind of outcome that structured digital skills training can unlock. At Pakish.ORG, we train women and youth in Generative AI, web development, and digital freelancing so more Pakistanis can build technology that solves real problems — whether in health, education, or remote work.
What the Series A milestone means for women in Pakistani tech
Venture capital in Pakistan remains concentrated among a small set of founders. For an all-women leadership team to secure Series A funding sends a signal beyond health-tech: investors are willing to back Pakistani women building scalable, technology-driven businesses. The round was led by Amaanah Circle, with participation from Epic Angels, Cross Fund, USAID IPA, Augmentor, IIX, and others — a mix of regional health-tech expertise and impact-focused capital.
Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram noted that the funding would support advanced features including decision-support systems, precision medicine tools, and predictive AI models — showing that Sehat Kahani is evolving from connectivity into intelligent healthcare delivery. For aspiring technologists, this trajectory mirrors what our 6-Month Pro Developer track prepares students for: integrating AI into production applications that serve real users.
Scale, impact, and empowering women doctors
Sehat Kahani reports a network of more than 7,500 healthcare professionals, over 800 corporate clients, 62 e-health clinics nationwide, and more than 2.6 million consultations delivered to date. Its consumer application operates across 310+ cities and towns in Pakistan, often integrated into banking and lifestyle platforms so patients can access care where they already spend digital time.
- On-demand video consultations with doctors in under 60 seconds
- Corporate OPD management with 24/7 specialist access for employees and families
- At-home and on-premise laboratory services
- Online medicine delivery integrated into major digital platforms
- Focus on preventive care and health promotion for underserved populations
Critically, the platform also creates economic opportunity for women doctors who need flexible, remote-friendly careers — a parallel to the work-from-home pathways we champion through training at our Karachi campus and Lodhran campus. Technology here is not abstract; it is income, access, and dignity.
Lessons for the next generation of Pakistani women in tech
Solve a problem you have lived
Sehat Kahani's strength comes from domain expertise. The founders did not pivot from unrelated industries; they understood patient journeys, clinical workflows, and the trust barriers unique to Pakistani healthcare. Women entering tech through freelancing or product roles benefit from the same principle: start with problems you understand deeply.
Build for scale from day one
Telemedicine during COVID-19 accelerated adoption globally, but Sehat Kahani had already positioned itself for B2B corporate wellness and rural outreach — not just urban smartphone users. Designing for diverse connectivity conditions and payment behaviors is essential in Pakistan's market.
Representation attracts capital and talent
Being the first all-women-led Pakistani company at Series A is a milestone, but it also highlights how much room remains for investors to fund women founders systematically. Initiatives like Pakish.ORG's Fi Sabilillah mission exist because talent is evenly distributed while opportunity is not — training and mentorship can close that gap long before a founder reaches a term sheet.
Where Sehat Kahani fits in Pakistan's digital health landscape
Digital health in Pakistan spans teleconsultation, pharmacy logistics, insurance integrations, and AI-assisted diagnostics. Sehat Kahani sits at the intersection of access and enterprise — serving individual patients while embedding health benefits into corporate HR stacks. As the company invests in predictive AI, it joins a growing cohort of Pakistani startups applying machine learning to high-stakes domains — a field where researchers like Dr. Saira Osama are also making international impact.
For students considering a technology career, health-tech demonstrates that Pakistan's addressable problems are large enough to support venture-scale businesses. You do not need to relocate to Silicon Valley to build meaningful software; you need skills, persistence, and access to mentors. That is why we offer subsidized programs online via Zoom and at physical campuses — so geography does not determine who gets to participate in this story.
Start your own chapter in Pakistan's tech story
Sehat Kahani's journey did not begin with a funding announcement. It began with two doctors who believed technology could extend care to people left behind by conventional systems. Whether your path leads to founding a startup, joining a product team, or freelancing for global clients, the first step is building credible skills. Explore our training programs, read more insights on women in Pakistani tech, or contact us to learn how Pakish.ORG can support your journey.