The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has been honoured with two distinguished accolades—Customer Service Initiative of the Year for Pakistan and Service Delivery Innovation Initiative of the Year for Pakistan—at the Healthcare Asia Awards held last week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organised annually by Healthcare Asia Magazine, the awards celebrate outstanding healthcare providers and leaders…
In an ambitious effort to cultivate psychoanalytic thinking in Pakistan, the Aga Khan University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) has partnered with the Department of Psychology at the University of Exeter, to host an international conference titled “Journeying Beyond the West: Can Psychoanalysis Find New Roots in Pakistan?” at AKU’s Stadium Road campus in…
A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Global Health reveals how community-driven incentives can greatly improve child health outcomes in rural Pakistan. The Community Mobilization and Community Incentivization- (CoMIC) trial, conducted by researchers from Aga Khan University’s Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD), offers a transformative model for addressing preventable illnesses such as childhood…
QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct-selling company, alongside its esteemed Pakistani entity, Falah, proudly reaffirms its commitment to supporting crucial healthcare initiatives and community welfare in Pakistan as the Gold Sponsor of the Indus Hospital and Health Network. As a Gold Sponsor, QNET’s support for the Indus Hospital underscores its belief in healthcare’s transformative…
Head of the British High Commission’s Lahore Office, Ben Warrington, inaugurated the Roshni+ Mobile Health Unit launch by the Marie Stopes, Society (MSS). Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) have supported the initiative. The fully equipped unit offers long-term and short-term family planning methods, counselling, sugar and pregnancy tests, and outpatient medical services. The unit…
The Aga Khan University (AKU), Department of Surgery, proudly celebrated a milestone with its 10th Annual Surgical Conference, marking a decade of leadership and innovation in the surgical field. The two-day event, brought together a distinguished lineup of both international and national experts who engaged in discussions on transformative advancements in surgical care. Held under…
The Vogue Dental and Aesthetics Clinic opened its doors on 17 December 2024 in Lahore. The grand launch event was attended by a number of celebrities and YouTubers. Following a series of captivating social media posts coming soon, banners have left a large audience anxious, further fueling the anticipation. The clinic is co-owned by Dr….
Homeopathy is a natural form of treatment that is rapidly gaining popularity and has a very positive impact on patients’ health due to its lack of side effects.” These thoughts were shared by Dr. David Reckeweg at the Golden Jubilee event of Dr. Reckeweg Germany and Dr. Salim Ahmed & Co. He further emphasized that…
IRADA Pakistan (The Initiative on Risk-Reduction and Dependable Alternatives) has urged Pakistan to take inspiration from Sweden, which has become the first nation in the world to achieve official ‘smoke-free’ status, according to sensational new data. Swedes have hit this historic milestone 16 years ahead of the European Union target—while most of their fellow member…
Aga Khan University’s Dr Zafar Fatmi has co-authored a new paper published in the Lancet Planetary Health, highlighting the urgent need to eliminate lead from the global economy. The study, led by Stanford University and co-authored by experts from renowned institutions including AKU, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, University of Southern California, and…
The Initiative on Risk-reduction & Dependable Alternatives (IRADA) hosted its third-round table discussion, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders, including public health officials, experts, NGOs, medical associations, media, and local community members. The primary focus of the discussion was to explore innovative solutions to reduce the health consequences of smoking. Participants at the round…
WaterAid Pakistan held a significant event today in Lahore to commemorate Global Handwashing Day, underscoring the vital importance of hand hygiene in preventing diseases and safeguarding public health. This year’s theme, “Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?”, emphasizes the ongoing necessity for handwashing practices in homes, schools, communities, and workplaces. The event drew key stakeholders,…
The Aga Khan University Hospital’s (AKUH) Clifton Medical Services (CMS) formally received the Sindh Healthcare Commission License on Friday, 4 October 2024. The recognition underscores AKUH’s commitment to enforcing the Sindh Service Delivery Standards (SSDS) and delivering healthcare services that meet global standards. CMS is AKUH’s flagship outpatient medical center in Clifton, Karachi and is…
On September 30, 2024, the leadership and healthcare professionals of the Aga Khan University came together to celebrate the generosity of Roche, Pakistan, in providing access to cancer care at AKU’s Hospital in Karachi. Since 2018, Roche Pakistan under its access programme, has provided medicines to patients at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), ensuring…
In celebration of World Heart Month, the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) hosted two major community events, “Mini Marathon” and “World Heart Day Ride”, led by Dr Saulat Fatimi, Section Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery at AKUH, in collaboration with the cycling group Docs on Wheels. Together, these events aimed at promoting heart health and wellness…
The Aga Khan University Hospital’s (AKUH) Head Nurse of Daycare Oncology, Ms Amber Hussain, has been awarded the prestigious DAISY Nurse Leaders Award. She becomes the first nurse from Pakistan to get this international award that recognises, honours and celebrates the compassion and skills nurses bring to their patients every day. The award was presented…
Dr Salimah Walani has been named the next Dean of the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan, effective August 1, 2024, as announced by AKU Provost and Vice President, Academic, Dr Tania Bubela. The appointment follows a thorough and competitive recruitment process, which was facilitated by an international search firm and overseen…
Engineer Zahoor Sarwar (PhD) Member Governing Body Pakistan Engineering Council has exposed sleazy venture of engineers’ sale/purchase by PEC Mafia in a press conference held at Lahore press club on 1st August 2024. He explained that Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) is a statuary body formed by passing an act through parliament of Pakistan in 1976….
Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) Limited and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) have launched a collaborative initiative, “Throw and Grow,” to promote the greenery of Islamabad’s iconic Margalla hills. This campaign aims to engage hikers and visitors in contributing to the region’s ecological growth. At the entrance points of Trail 3 and Trail 5, stalls offering…
The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) proudly announces its significant contribution to the development of the International Standards for Educational Assessment, recently launched by the International Association for Education Assessment (IAEA) in May 2024. These globally accepted standards set benchmarks for best practices in examinations and assessments worldwide. Aligned with IAEA’s vision, these standards…
The FrieslandCampina Institute was officially launched in Pakistan by Kashan Hasan, Managing Director of FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited (FCEPL). The inauguration ceremony, held at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, marks a significant milestone in advancing healthcare professionals’ education and nutritional awareness across the region. The Institute in Pakistan aims to equip local healthcare professionals with…
Prime Minister’s Climate Change Coordinator, Romina Khurshid Alam, commended the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination’s (MoCC&EC) Ozone Cell for training Customs & Enforcement Officers on the Montreal Protocol and HCFC control in Pakistan on the World Environment Day. She hopes this training will aid in curbing the climate menace. The event, organized by…
The Aga Khan University’s Center for IMPACT for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Studies held an inception meeting where it laid out its research and development plans to combat the rising incidence of cardiovascular diseases, mostly in rural Sindh. Prof Zainab Samad, Chair of the Department of Medicine at AKU, who presided over the meeting said, “While…
The Aga Khan University’s Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) has kicked off a three-day conference to discuss and resolve adolescent health issues, with participation from the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The conference, titled “Healthy Futures: Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Young Hearts and Minds,” sheds light on…
A recent study by the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), titled ‘Impact of Taxation on the Cigarette Sector in Pakistan’, has uncovered a pressing issue that demands immediate attention-the impact of tax policies, particularly Federal Excise Duty (FED) adjustments, on Pakistan’s cigarette industry which is causing more loss to government in revenues loss than…
The Aga Khan University Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) launched its first-ever international conference, SIMPACT 2024, in Karachi, Pakistan, and Nairobi, Kenya. SIMPACT 2024 brings together a diverse array of simulation professionals, including doctors, nurses, educators, researchers, engineers, students, expert and industry leaders, to revolutionize healthcare education for a safer and more skilled…
Current excise duty structure on tobacco products had pushed the consumers to down-trade from legally compliant cigarette brands to illegal tax-evaded brands easily available all across Pakistan, because of which the national exchequer was expected to face a revenue loss of around PKR310b annually with illicit cigarette brands having more than 60% of the total…
charity: water, a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe water to people around the world, has received support from The Coca-Cola Foundation to launch a transformative clean water project in the Balochistan province in Pakistan. The project aims to support 372 new and rehabilitated community water points to ensure access to clean and safe water…
Right to Protein powered by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted its second Pitch2Fork program in Dubai, UAE. With a focus on innovations in the protein industry, this platform provided a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs across Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan to pitch their rising businesses to a panel of investors. Shortlisted companies that leveraged…
A new study published by the journal Public Health has indicated that banning disposable vapes may negatively impact 2.6 million people as well as discourage the use of e-cigarettes from then on in the United Kingdom. This research comes from a recent discussion among UK officials to ban disposable vapes to prevent minors from becoming…