The Healthtech Podcast
The Healthtech Podcast

#435: Hidden barriers to healthtech adoption with Saira Ghafur from Prova Health

25 February 2026 1:10:19 Dr. James Somauroo

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This week, James is joined by Dr Saira Ghafur, respiratory consultant, health tech leader, and Co-Founder of Prova Health. She shares her journey from medical training in Scotland to NHS consultancy, policy fellowships at NHS England and in New York, and co-founding two health tech ventures. Saira discusses the realities of scaling digital health, generating credible evidence for innovation, and the challenges of regulating AI in healthcare.

Connect with Saira: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-saira-g-943a1b1b/

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