Founder’s Story: One Child. One Tragedy. A Vision That Transformed Millions

The Journey Behind WEBDOC: A Journey from Heartbreak to Hope

In Pakistan, where millions struggle to access even the most basic healthcare, the idea of digital health once seemed like a distant dream. But for me, Asim Alam, founder of WEBDOC, that dream became a mission—one born not in a corporate office but in a remote village where tragedy struck and purpose took root.

The Moment That Changed Everything

Years ago, during a research trip to a rural village, I witnessed the warmth of its people—the laughter of children, the kindness of strangers, the simplicity of life far from the chaos of the city. But that peace was shattered when a young boy, playing barefoot as any child would, suffered a deep leg injury. There were no doctors nearby, no clinics, and no affordable way to get help.

We tried everything—local remedies, makeshift bandages—but as days passed, his condition worsened. By the time we found medical care, it was too late. The infection had spread. His leg was amputated, but even that couldn’t save him.