In some Middle Eastern countries, inequitable access to health care, inconsistent quality of services, and long wait times plague patients as much as their ailments do. Egyptian tech company Vezeeta offers a remedy: a new website and mobile app that empower patients in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia to rate and connect to health-care providers.
Since Vezeeta’s 2012 launch, it has helped 2 million people find doctors and book appointments, which is especially useful for patients in remote rural areas. IFC’s $1 million investment will help Vezeeta expand operations—one more way that IFC’s financing helps people and societies thrive.