DUBAI, UAE – September 10, 2025
Novacare Hospitals (Pvt.) Limited (“Novacare”), Pakistan’s emerging healthcare services provider, has partnered with Strategic Systems International (“SSI”), a US-based technology company specializing in healthcare technology solutions, to design and build the country’s first fully digital, AI-enabled healthcare provider.
The announcement was made at the World Health Expo (WHX) in Dubai, a global forum for healthcare innovation, underscoring the partnership’s significance for the future of healthcare in Pakistan and the wider region.
“This partnership marks a defining moment for healthcare in Pakistan,” said Mustafa Hassan, Director, Andalus Holdings. “From the first patient registration to discharge and follow-up, every step of the Novacare journey will be digital, intelligent, and measurable. With SSI, we are embedding AI where it matters most — at the bedside, in imaging, in pharmacy, and in operations — to deliver safer care, shorter wait times, and better outcomes. Our ambition is not just to run a paperless hospital but to set a national benchmark in digital healthcare that is globally comparable. By aligning with HIMSS Stage 7 standards and JCI accreditation pathways, Novacare will prove that technology and affordability can co-exist in Pakistan.”
Zahid Ali, Chief Information Officer of Novacare Hospitals added: ”In collaboration with SSI, we’re shaping Pakistan’s first digitally native hospital focused on care, experience, and efficiency.”
“We are delighted to have been selected as Novacare’s technology partner for its flagship project,” said Jamal Hashmi, Head of SSI MENA & Healthcare.”Our focus is on co-creating an ecosystem that leverages AI, cloud infrastructure, and interoperable systems to enhance patient outcomes and operational excellence. Novacare will serve as a reference for digital healthcare delivery in Pakistan and beyond.”
Key objectives of the partnership include:
- Data-Driven Healthcare: Building a robust data and analytics platform to power clinical research, precision medicine, and operational intelligence.
- Superior Patient Experience: Delivering patient portals, mobile apps, and virtual care solutions to engage patients throughout their healthcare journey.
- Scalability for Growth: Developing a repeatable technology blueprint to support Novacare’s future expansion into a national network of hospitals and ambulatory centres.
- HIMSS Stage 7 Readiness: Implementing advanced clinical decision support, closed-loop medication administration, and a virtually paperless environment.
About Novacare:
Novacare aims to become Pakistan’s leading healthcare provider, beginning with a state-of-the-art 250-bed multispecialty hospital in Islamabad. The company is committed to premium patient experience and setting new benchmarks in clinical outcomes through technology and continuous innovation. (https://www.novacare.health/islamabad-hospital)
About Strategic Systems International (SSI):
Strategic Systems International (SSI) is a global technology solutions provider specializing in Big Data, Advanced Analytics, AI, and Digital Transformation. With over two decades of experience, SSI helps organizations worldwide unlock the value of their data to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth. (https://www.ssidecisions.com/ | https://mena.ssidecisions.com/)
Media Contacts:
For Novacare:
Sikandar Hayat
Assistant Manager
sikander.hayat@novacare.health | +92 322 8555715
For SSI:
Manal Ouzougla
Executive Business Partner, SSI MENA
mouzougla@ssidecisions.com | +971 50 566324829
