Coming from a background in pediatrics, CEO and Founder of Tabibi 24/7 Khalil Abdel Khalek aims at improving the healthcare system in Egypt through decreasing the gap between physicians and patients. Abdel Khalek says that congested hospitals hinder the patients from getting properly diagnosed. “In Egypt, children, women and the elderly cannot reach doctors immediately. Congested clinics and hospitals hinder patients, with serious cases, from knowing the right diagnosis,” adds Abdel Khalek. “We see a major community problem when some patients resort to the nearest pharmacies or ask their families for medical advice. This usually does not yield an accurate diagnosis and delays the discovery of illnesses at an early stage,” explains Abdel Khalek. In efforts to contribute to change the Egyptian health care system, Abdel Khalek established Tabibi 24/7; it is a start-up that offers an integrated medical service to patients at their doorstep through a hotline number or through requesting the services on an online portal. The Egyptian healthcare startup offers home examinations by family doctors and pediatricians. Tabibi 24/7 aims at facilitating the healthcare process through efficient communication between doctors and patients. The team of Tabibi 24/7 comprises of 40 practitioners who receive regular advanced training sessions that keep them ahead in today’s medicine. The doctors have access…
Tabibi 24/7 Startup to Contribute to Changing the HealthCare Industry
September 26, 2017
