Robi Axiata launches free, round-the-clock online medical consultations for Hajj roaming pack users via the ‘Shukhee’ platform, supporting Bangla and English consultations. The service, a first in Bangladesh’s telecom sector, enhances pilgrim care and includes real-time location tracking through the Deen app.
Experts at a conference emphasized expanding rural digital health infrastructure and empowering youth to transform Bangladesh’s healthcare. Challenges include limited infrastructure, skill gaps, fragmented platforms, and digital divides. Culturally tailored, integrated digital health solutions are vital for achieving universal, accessible healthcare nationwide.
First Response Healthcare (FRH) has launched the Drect mobile app to enhance at-home healthcare services in Dubai. The app provides 24/7 access to doctors, pediatricians, and dentists, offering seamless booking and medical service tracking. It also integrates teleconsultation, reflecting FRH’s commitment to patient-first, technology-driven healthcare solutions.
MedIQ has raised $6 million in Series A funding, led by Rasmal Ventures and Joa Capital, to accelerate its expansion in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the GCC. The digital health startup is building an AI-powered hybrid healthcare ecosystem to modernize healthcare delivery and align with Vision 2030’s transformation goals.
Sidra Medicine has partnered with Vitafluence.ai GmbH and EmpathicAI.Life to advance AI-powered healthcare solutions. The collaboration will focus on developing digital tools to improve clinical decision-making, personalize patient care, and foster innovation in Sidra’s academic medical ecosystem. The agreement will span three years, emphasizing predictive modeling and AI-assisted diagnostics.
Morocco has launched two key digital healthcare initiatives at GITEX Africa 2025, including a partnership with CDG to enhance the health information ecosystem and the creation of GITEX Future Health Morocco Africa. These efforts aim to transform the country’s healthcare system and position Morocco as a regional hub for health innovation.
Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system is undergoing a digital transformation, with significant investments in telemedicine, mobile health apps, and AI technologies. This shift aims to improve patient care, increase accessibility, and lower costs, particularly in rural areas. The country’s Vision 2030 and growing healthcare budget support these efforts.
MetLife Bangladesh’s mobile app, One by MetLife, is now available on iOS, Android, and Web, providing users access to essential health and financial services. With over 1.3 million downloads, the app offers features like tele-doctor consultations, online medicine delivery, and personalized health and financial planning tools.
MetLife Bangladesh has expanded its ‘One by MetLife’ app, now available across iOS, Android, and web platforms. Offering 24/7 telemedicine, online medicine delivery, health assessments, and financial planning, the app has surpassed 1.3 million downloads. This expansion supports the company’s goal to provide accessible digital healthcare and financial services in Bangladesh.
The World Health Organization and Saudi Arabia have launched a digital health collaboration to expand the Hajj health card initiative. This initiative aims to support approximately 3 million pilgrims by providing critical health information and ensuring personalized care during the pilgrimage, enhancing safety and healthcare access.
