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 Centre of Excellence for Trauma and Emergencies (CETE) at Aga Khan University (AKU), in collaboration with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), convened a stakeholder meeting under its ‘Heat Emergency Awareness and Treatment’ project. Funded by Elrha, the project aims to address the escalating threat of extreme heat events in Pakistan through public awareness,…
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…
The Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Services (SIEHS 1122) and the ChildLife Foundation have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhancing emergency and health services across Sindh. The partnership will enhance the capacity of the ambulance team to handle children’s emergency during transportation. It will evolve into live-teleconsultations and addition of bubble CPAP machines…
The Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine conference has evolved into a premier international platform over the years acknowledging emergency physicians with contributions towards Research in Emergency Medicine. ChildLife Foundation’s recognition reflects its outstanding contributions to emergency medicine research and its dedication to improving children’s health in Pakistan. This year’s award not only acknowledges ChildLife’s commitment to…
New research from the International Diabetes Federation reveals that 79% of people living with diabetes in Pakistan only received their diagnosis because they had at least one of the related complications – such as loss of vision, nerve damage, or heart disease. More than three-quarters of people living with diabetes (79%) in Pakistan only found…
