As Pakistan grapples with the rising prevalence of diseases, countless patients find themselves in hospital wards during one of the most cherished times of the year—Eid. For these individuals, the holiday season is marked by separation from loved ones, missing out on traditional celebrations, and longing for the warmth of home. Eid is a time…
Thar Foundation continues its commitment to community development by organizing free medical camp, installation of RO plant and schedules career counselling session for students in Thar and Mithi. In collaboration with LUMHS Jamshoro and Indus Hospital, the medical camp provided free healthcare services to over 630 patients from Gorano and neighboring villages, including Kattan,…
The Aga Khan University (AKU) has achieved a significant milestone by becoming accredited as an official examination site for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES). This prestigious recognition, granted by the Royal Colleges of Physicians (RCP) in the UK, reinforces AKU’s role as a leader in medical education and assessment in the region. To secure this accreditation, AKU’s…
In a harrowing case of wildlife trafficking, Pakistan Customs recently intercepted a group of exotic monkeys who had endured unimaginable suffering during their illegal transport. Upon rescue, these terrified animals were found in a severely traumatized state—their eyes bulging with fear, their bodies weakened by starvation, and their screams echoing the distress of days spent…
The Aga Khan University (AKU) recently hosted a dynamic, student-led simulation of the Model-World Health Organization assembly (M-WHO) for the first time. The two-day summit, organised by the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and endorsed by the WHO, was led by AKU’s Graduate Education Student Society (AGESS). It enabled students from various…
Princess Zahra Aga Khan joins ceremony highlighting the legacy of AKU’s founding Chancellor, His Highness the Aga Khan IV With Princess Zahra Aga Khan in attendance, 473 women and men graduated from the Aga Khan University (AKU) in Pakistan on Wednesday, as the University paid tribute to its late Founder and first Chancellor, His Highness…
A new study conducted by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) has uncovered a concerning lack of compliance with tobacco control regulations in Pakistan. The report was launched at the Serena Hotel on Friday by Mr. Tariq Junaid, Executive Director IPOR. The study, which surveyed 1,520 retail outlets across 19 districts, identified over 413…
The Clinical Trials Summit of Pakistan 2025 marked a significant milestone for the country’s healthcare landscape. Hosted by the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at Aga Khan University (AKU), in collaboration with National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), this two-day event brought together leading professionals, researchers, and healthcare providers to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and…
The Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC), in collaboration with the World Bank Group, will host the AgriConnections 2025 conference and expo on February 12 and 13 at the Karachi Expo Centre. The two-day conference will bring together top international and Pakistani experts, policymakers, financial institutions, and agribusiness leaders to explore investment opportunities and transformative solutions for…
Experts from around the world gathered at the 26th National Health Sciences Research Symposium (NHSRS) at Aga Khan University (AKU) to discuss the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice. Over two days of keynotes, plenary talks, and pre-symposium workshops, leaders in medicine and technology explored how AI is revolutionizing healthcare delivery,…
