Transforming Pakistani healthcare with 7,500+ female doctors & 3M+ teleconsults—Sehat Kahani is closing access gaps through tech & cultural insight. In this episode, Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram, CEO of Sehat Kahani, unpacks how her tech-enabled platform tackles the country’s doctor-patient mismatch, leverages 7,500+ female doctors, and delivers over 3 million teleconsults. From cultural constraints to nationwide growth, hear how Sehat Kahani blends virtual clinics, corporate partnerships, and community care to improve outcomes. Dr. Khurram highlights the resilience of providers and the vital role of cultural values in healthcare delivery.

Title- Scaling Primary Care: Inside Sehat Kahani’s 60+ Clinics Across Pakistan | Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram x SCALE Community

Key Timestamps:

• {00:00} Overview of the Pakistani Healthcare System
• {12:53} The Birth of Sehat Kahani
• {23:40} Sehat Kahani's Growth and Impact
• {28:31} Healthcare Accessibility in Pakistan
• {29:45} Corporate Partnerships and Patient Utilization
• {31:28} Community Clinics and Rural Healthcare
• {32:56} Innovative Clinic Models and Mental Health Services
• {34:19} Corporate Healthcare Solutions and Cost Savings
• {36:11} Financial Models and Payment Structures
• {40:23} Provider Recruitment and Quality Assurance
• {45:29} Data Analytics and Outcome Tracking
• {49:44} Future Expansion and Technological Advancements
• {53:06} Cultural Resilience in Healthcare Delivery

Key Takeaways:

• Pakistan has a significant doctor-patient mismatch.
• Cultural barriers prevent many female doctors from practicing.
• Sehat Kahani was founded to address healthcare access issues.
• Telehealth can bridge gaps in primary care.
• The company has grown to include over 7,600 doctors.
• Corporate partnerships have expanded Sehat Kahani's reach.
• The app connects patients to doctors within 60 seconds.
• Sehat Kahani is exploring expansion into the GCC and Kenya.
• Resilience and hospitality are key strengths in Pakistani healthcare.
• The future includes enhancing technology and AI solutions.

About the Guest:

Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram, CEO and Co-founder of Sehat Kahani, is transforming Pakistan’s healthcare landscape. Her platform has delivered over 3.1 million telemedicine consultations, reactivated 8,000+ female doctors, and served 10 million+ lives—all while bridging primary care gaps in underserved areas. In this episode, she unpacks what’s broken in women’s health, how her full-spectrum model works, and why it’s yielding a 4:1 ROI for employers. A must-listen on innovation, inclusion, and the power of women-led healthcare reform.

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