Women in AI
Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram
Co-founder of Sehat Kahani
Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram is the co-founder and CEO of Sehat Kahani ('Health Story' in Urdu), a Pakistani health-tech startup that uses telemedicine and AI to connect patients in underserved communities with qualified doctors. Founded in 2017, the platform has served millions of patients, with a particular focus on women and children in rural and peri-urban areas of Pakistan.
Sehat Kahani operates a network of e-health clinics and a digital health platform that employs female doctors — many of whom left the workforce due to cultural and mobility constraints — to provide remote consultations. The platform uses AI-powered triage and diagnostic support tools to enhance clinical decision-making.
Dr. Khurram is a medical doctor by training and has been recognized globally for her work in digital health, receiving awards from the World Health Organization, the World Economic Forum, and numerous international health organizations.
