Healthcare Challenges in Pakistan - Pakistan's healthcare system lacks proper facilities, requiring imports even for basic equipment [2] - Patients face fragmented care with disconnected doctors, pharmacies, and labs, lacking digital records [3] - The healthcare system is described as dangerous, with chronic diseases potentially pushing middle-class families into poverty [4] - Poverty can be a more immediate threat to life than disease [6] Mary Pharmacy's Vision and Approach - The company aims to simplify healthcare in Pakistan by reimagining the role of a pharmacy [7] - It started as a store offering medicines via walk-in, call, or app orders [8] - Counseling is a cornerstone of the service delivery model [8] - The company has expanded beyond medicines through a partner network, offering health camps focused on preventive healthcare and disease management [9] - Digital prescription records are maintained from inception [10] - The company has grown into a healthcare hub with a network of 26 pharmacies across the city, serving approximately 250万 patients [11]

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