Stay healthy with these 8 digital health startups in MENA

Digital health is growing heavily inside and outside the region, especially with the recent launch of Hikma Ventures, a $30 million fund focused on the digital health sphere in the region. Based in Amman, the fund's primary focus is to identify and invest in emerging companies in the digital health space. That being said, the MENA region is home to a number of startups that cater to this industry in specific.

Here are 8 digital health startups you should keep an eye out for:

Based in Tunisia, Allotabib helps patients find available doctors nearby, and take an appointment with them with just one click.

Based in Egypt, Shezlong is the first psychotherapry clinic, allowing users to communicate with therapists online. All the confidentiality and privacy you experience in face to face therapy still applies online.

Based in Dubai, AlemHealth enables physicians to collaborate across borders ensuring patients receive world-class care at reasonable prices.

Based in Dubai, Altibbi gives patients the opportunity to video/voice call with a doctor in the MENA region.

Based in Morocco, Daba Doc allows patients to easily find and book an appointment with an available doctor nearby. Doctors listed on the platform can communicate with their patients as well as optimize their schedule as they see fit.

Based in Lebanon, eTobb connects licensed physicians to patients looking to get answers to any health concerns.

Based in Dubai, Meds Connect connects patients that suffer from chronic diseases with their support group, including family members, friends, and caregivers.

Based in Jordan, WebTeb aims to provide reliable medical information and comprehensive health services by connecting people with professionals in the industry including doctors, clinics, pharmacies and insurance companies.