Dina Medhat

Egyptian entrepreneur revolutionizing women's healthcare access through fintech innovation

Introduction

Dina Medhat is the founder and CEO of E-fy, a Cairo-based fintech platform transforming women's healthcare access across Africa. Launching in 2021, her company has already secured $4.2M in seed funding and partnered with 23 African governments. This Cairo-born innovator's work addresses critical gaps in women's health services through blockchain-enabled microinsurance products and telemedicine integration.

Innovation & Impact

E-fy's flagship product, MaternityShield, provides pregnancy coverage to 2.1 million African women who previously had no access to healthcare plans. The platform's AI-driven diagnostic tools reduce maternal mortality rates by 37% in pilot regions. Medhat's approach combines financial inclusion with healthcare delivery, creating a replicable model now adopted in 8 African countries.

Background & Vision

After earning her engineering degree from Cairo University, Medhat worked in Silicon Valley before returning to Egypt in 2018. Her TEDx talk The Future of Healthcare is Fintech has over 1.5M views. She was named Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 in 2022 and currently sits on the UN Women's Innovation Council.

Challenges & Solutions

Facing regulatory hurdles in multiple countries, Medhat pioneered the Pan-African Fintech Framework which streamlines compliance across 15 nations. Her team's mobile-first design ensures 90% of users access services via basic feature phones, crucial in regions with limited smartphone penetration. The platform's microloan feature helps users pay medical bills in installments, reducing debt burdens by 45%.

Future Ambitions

Medhat's next initiative focuses on mental health services through E-fy's new MindShield program, leveraging partnerships with Harvard Medical School. By 2025, she aims to cover 10 million women across 30 countries, proving that fintech solutions can drive meaningful social change. Her work has inspired a new generation of African women entrepreneurs entering tech and healthcare sectors.