Introduction

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) and Sehat Kahani have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer affordable and easily accessible online OPD consultation services along with a 24/7 available telehealth helpline to MMBL’s existing and potential customers.

What is Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL)

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) is a financial institution that operates as a subsidiary of the VEON group, a global digital operator. MMBL aims to promote financial inclusion and uplift underserved segments of society by providing innovative digital financial products and services. As part of its mission, MMBL strives to create opportunities for increased digital inclusion and drive economic growth in countries representing a significant portion of the world’s population.

 Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, MMBL aims to make a positive impact in the communities it serves, ensuring access to quality financial services and contributing to the overall well-being and quality of life of its customers.

Expected impact of this partnership

Through this collaboration, MMBL customers can avail themselves of Sehat Kahani’s services, including virtual consultations with qualified doctors and healthcare professionals, prescription delivery, and health advice. This alliance seeks to address healthcare challenges faced by individuals and families with limited access to quality medical services, particularly those with lower incomes. Additionally, a dedicated medical helpline has been established for beneficiaries who don’t own smartphones or are unable to use the application.

During the signing ceremony, Mr. Ghazanfar Azzam, President of MMBL, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership with Sehat Kahani, which would offer MMBL clients access to affordable healthcare services. He emphasized that Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited is dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses, and this collaboration aligns with their mission to provide cost-effective financial and healthcare services to their valued customers.

Dr. Iffat Zafar, Chief Operations Officer and Co-Founder of Sehat Kahani, also shared her thoughts on the occasion. She reiterated Sehat Kahani’s commitment to delivering affordable healthcare services to underserved communities in Pakistan. Dr. Zafar expressed excitement about the collaboration with Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited, as it would enable them to extend their telemedicine services to MMBL clients and further expand their reach. She emphasized that this partnership would contribute to providing even higher quality healthcare services to a wider population.

 

Importance of this MOU signing 

The collaboration enables MMBL’s clients to access affordable healthcare services through Sehat Kahani’s telemedicine platform. This is crucial, especially for low-income individuals and families who often face limited access to quality medical services. By offering virtual consultations with qualified doctors and healthcare professionals, prescription delivery, and health advice, the partnership addresses the healthcare challenges faced by underserved communities.

Additionally, Sehat Kahani’s partnership with MMBL allows them to expand their reach and impact. By collaborating with a reputable financial institution like MMBL, Sehat Kahani can leverage MMBL’s customer base and network to provide its telemedicine services to a broader audience. This expansion enables Sehat Kahani to fulfill its mission of delivering affordable healthcare services to underserved communities in Pakistan more effectively.

 

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