KARACHI: Pakistan’s digital health network Educast has signed an agreement with Oman’s Health 24 Hakkim to offer patients from the Gulf state affordable treatment in Pakistan through tele-medicine and remote monitoring, Educast said in a statement on Friday.
The Pakistani health network, which operates in various countries, will manage patients referred by Health 24 Hakkim under the deal, offering what both companies described as a seamless cross-border experience.
Medical tourism firms such as Health 24 Hakkim arrange travel and treatment for clients abroad, combining health care with in-country support. The collaboration promises Omani patients not only lower-cost treatment but also opportunities to explore Pakistan’s cultural and natural attractions.
“Educast has been a game-changer in providing telemedicine services to fragile countries,” the network’s CEO Abdullah Butt said in a statement. “We’ve successfully managed over 150,000 COVID-19 positive patients during home isolation monitoring and partnered with organizations in Sudan, Afghanistan and Yemen.”
“Our platform has enabled us to bridge the gap in health care access, and we’re committed to continuing our work in this space,” he added.
Ahmed Subhani, the director of the Omani firm, said the deal opened a new business opportunity for Pakistan’s medical sector.
“With our competitive pricing and high-quality medical services, we can attract Omani and expat patients looking for affordable treatment options,” he said. “This collaboration will not only benefit patients but also contribute to the growth of Pakistan’s health care industry.”
The agreement was signed during a Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) delegation visit to Muscat.
FPCCI Senior Vice President Mian Saqib Fayyaz Magon called the venture a “groundbreaking medical tourism platform” that would strengthen bilateral ties, while Pakistan Oman Business Council Chairman Sheikh Nadeem Magon said it reflected efforts to diversify and deepen trade and investment links between the two nations.
