Wellx Wellx is a prevention-focused digital health insurance platform.

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VAIBHAV KASHYAP, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, ANUSHKA PATCHAVA, CO-FOUNDER AND CPO, JAVED AKBERALI, CO-FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, WELLX

Wellx is revolutionizing UAE's health landscape by aligning with the national strategy for wellbeing and longevity. In a country with universal health insurance and a high prevalence of lifestyle diseases, Wellx's proactive, gamified approach to health insurance is critical. By engaging users daily in preventive healthcare, Wellx tackles diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular issues, which affect over 60% of the population. This shift from reactive to proactive health management enhances the overall wellbeing and longevity of UAE residents, making a significant impact on the nation's health future.

FOUNDED IN: 2021
SECTOR: Fintech

"Wellx is revolutionizing health insurance in the MENA region by infusing fun and gamification into the experience. This innovative approach promotes preventive healthcare, reducing sickness and healthcare costs. Wellx engages customers daily, not just in crisis, transforming the traditional insurance model. By making insurance exciting and proactive in managing wellbeing and risks, Wellx is changing how users experience insurance, emphasizing continuous engagement and a healthier future."

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