Mariah Yssa Vaz

An Egyptian tech entrepreneur who pioneered affordable medical diagnostic tools for rural Africa, revolutionizing healthcare accessibility.

Mariah Yssa Vaz (b. 1985) is an Egyptian engineer and founder of MediCare Access, a social enterprise providing low-cost medical diagnostic devices to underserved regions. Her flagship product, the Portable Health Scanner, uses AI to diagnose diseases like malaria and diabetes at a fraction of traditional costs. Vaz’s work has been profiled in TechCrunch and recognized by the African Union’s Health Innovation Award. A graduate of Cairo University’s engineering program, she advocates for women in tech through Women in Tech Egypt. Her projects have reached over 500,000 people in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ethiopia, emphasizing decentralized healthcare solutions. Vaz’s approach integrates local expertise with global technology, addressing systemic inequities in medical infrastructure. She has spoken at the World Economic Forum and collaborated with UNICEF on telemedicine initiatives. Her contributions highlight the intersection of technology, social justice, and sustainable development.