Lahore-headquartered healthtech Marham has raised $1 million in a seed round led by Pakistan-focused Indus Valley Capital, it told MENAbytes today. The round also includes the participation of Weihan Liew, an angel investor from Southeast Asia. Founded in 2015 by Ehsan Imam, Asma Omer and Farwa Ali, Marham started as a doctor booking platform, enabling patients to book appointments with doctors at different hospitals across Pakistan. It has since evolved into a healthcare platform that also allows users to book online consultations (with doctors) and lab tests, and order medicines, through its website or mobile apps. In the last six years, the startup…
Author: Fahad Salman
CORONAVIRUS pandemic has put the world down to its knees. These are one of the most desperate times that the world has seen in decades. People are getting infected, countries are locked down and put into isolation, traveling is being stopped, normal life has been completely halted and there’s panic everywhere. At least 114 countries have been affected by this virus so far. In Pakistan, almost 100 new coronavirus cases confirmed over the past 24 hours and the number of COVID-19 patients across Pakistan has reached 193. In such a distressing situation where coronavirus has become the epicenter of every…
As the coronavirus pandemic has halted almost everything, there’s humongous panic everywhere right now. This is one of its kind situation as schools, colleges, universities, events, public spaces, and almost everything is being closed down. A total of 21 cases have been reported in Pakistan so far and the outbreak or number cases are bound to increase in the coming. Now, we must know what to do in this situation and we need to be extra cautious. There’s a responsibility on every individual and we must take it up. If you notice any of the below symptoms of coronavirus, it…
Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in complete chaos and panic across the globe. The situation couldn’t have gotten any worse as now renowned celebrities are being diagnosed with this virus, global activities and events are being halted, and daily life is on the verge of being seized. At least 114 countries have been affected by the coronavirus and it has killed more than 4,000 people so far. The number of confirmed cases has exceeded 121,000 across the world and it is increasing with every passing day. So how is the life of a normal Pakistani these days? It is filled with…
The most common cause of female infertility – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common and widespread reproductive issues prevalent in women. It results in hormonal imbalance in women of reproductive age and is characterized by high levels of androgens (male hormones) in the female body. According to research, 1 in every 8 women suffers from PCOS in Pakistan. The condition is typically characterized by high levels of testosterone, ovarian cysts, irregular menstrual cycles, and problems regulating sugar, but the causes have long been a mystery. What is PCOS? PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects women. When you…
Coronavirus has now been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). This virus has spread into at least 114 countries and has killed more than 4,000 people and is now officially a global pandemic and the health emergency has been raised to the highest level. WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic and the number of confirmed cases has exceeded 121,000 all around the world. In Pakistan, 20 cases have been officially reported of coronavirus and it is expected that more cases will come forward. The government authorities are monitoring this fragile situation and…
The first-ever UHS International Dental Conference with the theme of “Collaborate. Innovate. Cure” is going to be organized by the University of Health Sciences, Lahore (UHS). The conference will be held at Expo Center Lahore from October 3rd-5th, 2019 and will have participation of more than 30 foreign delegates who are coming to Pakistan from all over the world including (Canada, China, Saudia Arabia, United Kingdom, Turkey, Jordan, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam etc). Some very notable national and international dignitaries will also be attending this conference. The conference is being conducted under the leadership of Prof. Dr.…
Shifa International hospital started its journey in 1989 and since then it has been raising the bar when it comes to high-quality health care services. Since its conception, the only motto of this organization has been to bring all the novel medical technologies and treatment options to Pakistan. With their dedication they have been succeeding, adding diverse options for treatment and management of dangerous diseases. Especially the neurosurgery department at Shifa is a story of sheer commitment. Let us take a look at the excellence of this department and the savvy veterans behind it. Neurosurgery Department of Shifa International Surgeries…
سنوبیاکی زندگی بہت خوبصورت تھی۔اللہ تعالی نےاسکی زبان میں بہت تاثیررکھی تھی وہ جس سے بات کرتی اسکو اپناگرویدہ بنالیتی،وہ اپنی زندگی کے خوشگواردن گزار رہی تھی یہ تب کی بات ہےجب وہ بہاوالدین زکریایونیورسٹی ملتان سے بی۔ایس۔سی کمپیوٹرانجینرنگ کررہی تھی۔وہ زندگی کوبھرپورطریقےسےانجواےکر رہی تھی۔سنوبیااپنے ماں باپ کے علاوہ اپنی بہن نائلہ کی بھی لاڈلی تھی۔وہ اپنی فطرت اورخلاق کی وجہ سےدوسروں سے منفردنظرآتی تھی،مثبت سوچ رکھنےوالی لڑکی زندگی سے نفی ہوگی۔ چھوٹی ہی عمر میں اس نے اپنی چند ایک خواہشیں پوری کر لی تھیں۔دن بھریونیورسٹی کےکام اوردوستوں سےملنےکےبعدشام چھ بجےاس کاذاتی وقت شروع ہوتاتھا۔شام کاوقت اس کاسوشل میڈیا،رسالے…
اگرتحقیق کی جاےتوپاکستان کے70 فی صد گھروں سےگولڈن پرل اور فائزہ بیوٹی کریم پائی جاےگی۔ہمارے معاشرے کاالمیہ یہ ہےکہ پست قداورپکےرنگ والےویراٹ کوہلی کو بھی درازقداورسفید رنگ والی انوشکاشرما چاہیے۔ظاہری خوبصورتی کے لیےاندرونی خوبصورتی بہت ضروری ہے۔میرے نزدیک خوبصورتی. یہ ہے کہ منہ سے بے اختیارماشااللہ یاسبخان اللہ نکل آے۔ دلکش اور حسین نظر آناہرلڑکی کی خواہش ہےکیونکہ نکھری رنگت اور خوبصورتی بہت مثبت اثرات ڈالتی ہے۔حسن وجمال،خوبصورتی اورصنف نازک کالفظ عموماعورت کےلیے استعمال ہوتاہے۔خواتین کے تمام مسائل میں سےخوبصورت نظر آنا بھی خواتین کا مسئلہ ہے۔دلکش نظرآنےکےلیےبہت سی چیزوں کاخیال رکھناضروری ہے۔خوبصوت اور صاف ستھری رنگت میں ہماری خوراک…