Amir Barsoum witnessed patients struggling to find quality doctors and waiting hours in crowded clinics across MENA.
In 2012, he co-founded Vezeeta with Ahmed Badr, creating a digital bridge between patients and healthcare providers.
Starting as a simple doctor booking platform, Vezeeta has transformed into a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem serving over 10 million patients across 80 cities.
The platform connects more than 30,000 healthcare providers and offers teleconsultations, online pharmacy services, home visits, and lab sample collection.
Vezeeta reached profitability in 2022 and secured $40 million in funding – the largest investment in African healthtech history.
The company now operates across seven countries, empowering patients with choice and information while maximizing healthcare resources in regions facing chronic physician shortages.
Read how he’s done it below in our feature celebrating healthcare innovation in Africa.
Amir Barsoum’s Vezeeta transformed Middle Eastern healthcare by connecting 10 million patients with 30,000 providers through digital booking, teleconsultations, and comprehensive services across seven countries.
