SehatConnect, a Dubai-based healthtech startup, has raised $20 million in Series A funding to expand its Arabic-language telemedicine platform across the Middle East and North Africa. The platform connects patients with Arabic-speaking doctors and includes AI-powered preliminary diagnosis capabilities.
Platform Innovation
Unlike generic telemedicine platforms, SehatConnect is specifically designed for the MENA region, with features including Arabic medical terminology, integration with local pharmacies for prescription delivery, and compliance with Islamic medical ethics guidelines.
Core Services
- 24/7 access to Arabic-speaking licensed physicians
- AI-powered symptom checker trained on MENA health data
- Electronic prescriptions delivered to local pharmacies
- Mental health support with culturally sensitive counseling
Regional Impact
The platform has already registered 500,000 users across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan. With doctor shortages affecting many MENA countries, SehatConnect's solution addresses a critical healthcare access gap.
"Healthcare should speak your language, literally and culturally," said Dr. Fatima Al-Mansouri, co-founder and CMO. "We're building a platform that understands the unique needs of Arabic-speaking patients."
