A Golden Moment With ConstraintsDuring this transformative time for health tech in MENA, countries across the income spectrum are seeking cost-effective, sustainable solutions to long-term healthcare challenges. In health tech, safety and reliability must always take priority over rapid traction. Initially motivated by clinical impact, founders soon find that the majority of their time is consumed by marketing, finances, hiring, business development, and constant pitching. Design for heterogeneous systems: MENA healthcare systems span public, private, and out-of-pocket dominant models. Raghda Rashad, MBBS, MSc, is an Egyptian physician and the founder of Nawara Health, a health tech startup advancing women’s health literacy across the MENA region.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 23, 2026 15:52 UTC