Beat the Heat: Eat Light and Drink Right This Summer Drinking eight to ten glasses of water daily is a good starting point, but people who are active or frequently outdoors may need even more. May 20, 2025 Read more
A World of Smiles! Aesthetic and Functional Teeth and Jaws with Orthodontic (Braces) Treatment It is recommended that a child’s first visit to an orthodontist should be at age 7. May 15, 2025 Read more
Technology, Innovation, and Family-Centred Care in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine At AKUH, every tool is chosen with care, aimed at enhancing our ability to respond quickly, reduce uncertainty, and deliver safer, more personalised t May 7, 2025 Read more
Beyond Childhood: Why Adult Vaccinations Matter Scaling up adult vaccination efforts is essential to reducing HBV-related illness and death. May 5, 2025 Read more
Bridging the Immunisation Gap: A Call to Action for Pakistan's Children Punjab leads the way with relatively higher immunisation rates, while Balochistan continues to lag behind. April 30, 2025 Read more
AKUH Wins Dual Honours at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2025 With this recognition, AKUH reaffirms its role as a pioneer in patient-centric innovation and service delivery in Pakistan and the broader region. April 23, 2025 Read more
Maternal Mental Health: Breaking the Silence for Healthier Mothers and Babies The World Bank estimates that Pakistan loses $1.5 billion annually due to untreated mental health disorders. April 7, 2025 Read more
How Women Are Shaping and Strengthening Pakistan's Healthcare System Women are the backbone of Pakistan's healthcare system, comprising nearly 60-65% of the workforce. March 28, 2025 Read more
Rising Threat of Kidney Cancer: The Importance of Early Detection and Advanced Treatment Kidney cancer ranks as the 13th most common cancer globally, accounting for around 3% of all cancer cases. March 20, 2025 Read more
The Role of Nutrition in a Fulfilling Ramzan Common health concerns during Ramzan include dehydration, which can cause fatigue, dizziness, and headaches. March 19, 2025 Read more
The Hidden Costs of Screen Time: How to Protect Your Child's Development Studies show that excessive screen exposure before bed increases sleep disturbances by 30% March 18, 2025 Read more
The Rising Concern of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer in Pakistan The study also found that colon cancers accounted for 55% of cases, while rectal cancers constituted the remaining 45%. March 11, 2025 Read more
Fighting Skin Cancer: Prevention, Detection, and the Role of Plastic Surgeons Skin cancer is largely preventable and highly treatable if caught early. February 27, 2025 Read more
Hope Amid the Odds: Tackling Childhood Cancer in Pakistan In Pakistan, an estimated 8,000 children are diagnosed with cancer annually, but less than half receive proper diagnosis and treatment. February 26, 2025 Read more
Breaking the Silence: Confronting Cancer in Pakistan Through Awareness and Early Detection In Pakistan alone, 186,701 new cases and 128,813 deaths are reported annually. February 20, 2025 Read more
Early Detection is a Lifeline for Children with Cancer In Pakistan, where approximately 8,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, the stakes are particularly high. February 17, 2025 Read more
Stay Safe from COVID-19 and Influenza: Simple Tips for Protection Being in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces increases the risk of viral transmission. January 30, 2025 Read more
Combating Cervical Cancer in Pakistan: Challenges, Solutions, and the Path Forward Cervical cancer remains a significant public health challenge in Pakistan, with over 5,000 new cases and approximately 3,000 deaths reported annually. January 20, 2025 Read more
Together Against Depression: Solutions for a Brighter Future More importantly, social and economic determinants play an important role in leading to adverse mental health. January 15, 2025 Read more
AKUH Wins the Prestigious Excellence Award for Healthcare Workers' Wellbeing AKUH was the only hospital from Pakistan to be named a finalist. December 10, 2024 Read more
Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Growing Health Crisis in Pakistan In Pakistan, diabetes prevalence is alarmingly high, with approximately 33 million people diagnosed, making it one of the top countries in the world. December 2, 2024 Read more
AKUH Marks World Children's Day with a Week of Joy and Learning The event concluded with a Basic Life Support workshop, equipping the students with essential lifesaving skills. November 26, 2024 Read more
Diabetic Eye Disease: The Case for Immediate Action and Awareness Diabetes is a widespread condition One of the most alarming aspects of diabetic eye disease is that it often progresses without symptoms in its early stages. November 21, 2024 Read more
Debunking Myths and Inspiring Truths About Antibiotic Use in Children: Essential Insights Together, we can create a healthy environment for our children through education and responsible healthcare practices. November 20, 2024 Read more
AKUH Introduces Groundbreaking 3D-Printed PEEK Implant Procedure AKUH is currently the only hospital in Pakistan that designs and manufactures 3D-printed PEEK implants in-house. November 13, 2024 Read more
Polio: Why Robust Surveillance is Crucial After a significant reduction in polio cases—from 147 in 2019 to just one in 2021—Pakistan has seen a resurgence. October 24, 2024 Read more
Breast Cancer: Redefining the Narrative South Asians, including Pakistanis, are significantly affected by the stigma surrounding breast cancer, which contributes to this lack of awareness. October 24, 2024 Read more
Aga Khan Hospitals in Hyderabad and Karimabad Retain Prestigious SafeCare Level 5 Certification The recertification process involved a rigorous evaluation by a team of dedicated international SafeCare assessors. October 17, 2024 Read more
Pain relief is a fundamental human right. Despite advancements in pain medicine, millions of people around the world still suffer unnecessarily. October 17, 2024 Read more
AKUH Wins 'Best Hospital of the Year' Award, Presented by President Zardari The award was presented by the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, to the AKUH, Pakistan CEO, Dr Farhat Abbas, T.I., S.I., at an award ceremony. October 10, 2024 Read more
Public Health Alert: Rising Chikungunya Cases in Karachi As Karachi faces this Chikungunya outbreak, AKUH urges both public health authorities to take immediate action in controlling mosquito populations. October 9, 2024 Read more
World Sight Day: Eye Health is More Important Than Ever Eye health has become a pressing global concern, with an alarming rise in affected cases. October 8, 2024 Read more
Women and Heart Disease: A Silent Epidemic Women must be vigilant in recognizing their unique risk factors and symptoms and should advocate for their heart health. October 7, 2024 Read more
Why Pakistan Urgently Needs Newborn Screening Newborn screening is a simple and painless procedure that typically takes place within 24 to 72 hours of birth. October 4, 2024 Read more
AKUH Rallies the Community for Heart Health For years, AKUH has been at the forefront of organizing events that promote wellness and good health. September 30, 2024 Read more
The PCOS Diet: A Comprehensive Guide Diet plays a critical role in managing blood sugar levels, along with inflammation, hormone imbalance, and other symptoms. September 27, 2024 Read more
Unsung Heroes: How Pharmacists Meet Global Health Needs, One Prescription at a Time As we celebrate the 74th World Pharmacists Day, it's time to shine a spotlight on these unsung heroes of healthcare. September 25, 2024 Read more
Cardiovascular Health in Pakistan: A Growing Concern South Asians, including Pakistanis, are genetically predisposed to a higher risk of developing heart disease at a younger age. September 25, 2024 Read more
JCI Reaccreditation Highlights AKUH as a Global Standard in Patient Care AKUH’s unbroken chain of JCI reaccreditations underscores its adherence to world-class standards in patient safety, quality care, and performance. September 13, 2024 Read more
Your Pelvic Floor: The Key to Bladder Problems One of the primary functions of the pelvic floor is to maintain continence and prevent involuntary leakage (incontinence). August 29, 2024 Read more
AKUH's Nurse Becomes Pakistan’s First DAISY Award Winner The DAISY Award is a prestigious recognition programme by the Daisy Foundation that celebrates and acknowledges the contributiion of nurses. August 8, 2024 Read more
Breastfeeding 101: Tips and Benefits for New Moms WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continued breastfeeding alongside appropriate foods for up to two years of age. August 6, 2024 Read more
Pakistan's Need for More Cost-Effective Management of Viral Hepatitis On average, Pakistan spends USD 500M per year on unnecessarily dangerous injections, 12% of which turn out to be unsafe. July 28, 2024 Read more
AKUH Receives Prestigious Award for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients This prestigious award places AKUH among the world's top hospitals for providing high-quality cardiac care to heart attack patients. July 12, 2024 Read more
Living With Confidence: Managing Vitiligo Remember, vitiligo does not define you, and with the right support, you can lead a life of confidence and well-being. June 25, 2024 Read more
AKUH and PBS Partner with Novartis Pakistan to support targeted therapy of deserving Cancer patients Every year, over 100,000 people in Pakistan are diagnosed with various types of cancers. June 24, 2024 Read more
Kidney Transplant: A Second Chance at Life For people with advanced kidney disease, a kidney transplant offers the chance at a renewed life. June 6, 2024 Read more
Thyroid Disease and Your Diet If you have a thyroid condition, one of the best ways to manage your symptoms and improve your overall health is making smart dietary choices. May 25, 2024 Read more
Enhance Your Smile and Jaw Function with Orthodontic Care Certain types of jaw and teeth alignment issues can also be caused by habits like thumb or finger sucking, lip or nail biting, or mouth breathing. May 15, 2024 Read more
Why Vaccinations Matter for Our Children's Health Vaccination is considered the most effective way of preventing infectious diseases. April 29, 2024 Read more
Advancing Glaucoma Care: The Promise of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) This innovative laser therapy, led by a team of highly skilled glaucoma experts, represents a significant leap forward in managing glaucoma. March 16, 2024 Read more
AKUH Hosts a Children’s Carnival to Spread Joy Among Young Cancer Warriors The AKUH Paediatrics Oncology Children's Carnival successfully created a haven of happiness for young cancer patients and survivors. March 2, 2024 Read more
AKUH and AKHS Join Forces With Medtronic to Revolutionise Healthcare Medtronic has collaborated with AKUH and AKHS to foster innovation in healthcare technologies and tackle global health challenges. February 23, 2024 Read more
AKUH and AKHS Forge Strategic Partnership with Boston Scientific at Arab Health Exhibition Boston Scientific, recognized globally for its medical device development and services, emerged as a natural partner for AKUH and AKHS. February 22, 2024 Read more
Epilepsy in Pakistan: Raising Awareness and Fostering Support The persistent stigma associated with epilepsy poses one of the most serious challenges for people in Pakistan. February 17, 2024 Read more
Empowering Patients: AKUH Launches Innovative Second Opinion Service With this launch, it is now possible for patients around the world to have access to the medical opinions of our highly regarded doctors. February 12, 2024 Read more
AKUH Helps Brighten the Future of Eye Health in Mubarak Village The purpose of this project was to equip teachers to become the first line of defense against eye problems in children. February 9, 2024 Read more
World Cancer Day Event at AKUH Celebrates Hope, Resilience, and Support The World Cancer Day celebration at AKUH successfully united individuals in the fight against cancer. February 7, 2024 Read more
Beacons of Hope: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Cancers Every year, around 8,000 to 10,000 children in Pakistan are diagnosed with cancer. February 4, 2024 Read more
The Prestigious SHCC Licence Awarded to the Aga Khan Hospitals in Karimabad and Garden The final inspection reports from SHCC indicated that both hospitals satisfied their demanding standards and are eligible for regular licences. January 23, 2024 Read more
Understanding Cervical Cancer: Risk Factors and Prevention In Pakistan, cervical cancer ranks as the third most frequent cancer among women. January 15, 2024 Read more
Top 5 Winter Illnesses to Watch Out For While winter can be a tough season on the body, being aware of symptoms and seeking medical advice in time can help reduce your chances of falling ill December 20, 2023 Read more
Introducing Enterprise Imaging – AKUH’s New Cutting-Edge Medical Imaging System The new Enterprise Imaging system exemplifies the continuous growth and innovation fostered by AKUH. December 14, 2023 Read more
Myths About Paediatric Critical Care Healthcare providers can play a crucial role in dispelling misconceptions and building trust with parents during this challenging time. November 23, 2023 Read more
AKUH Honours World Children’s Day with Heartwarming Activities Our Children's Day journey began on 20 November 2023 with a momentous walk and a vibrant art exhibition at the AKU Sports Centre. November 23, 2023 Read more
AKUH Holds a Joyful Walk to Celebrate World Children’s Day The AKUH World Children's Day walk was a collective stride towards a future where every child's rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled. November 21, 2023 Read more
Managing Fevers in Infants and Children A fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal and is a signal that something unusual is happening. November 20, 2023 Read more
Excellence in Food Safety: AKUH’s Nutrition and Food Services Achieves ISO 2000:2018 Certification AKUH NFSD has once again been awarded the prestigious ISO Food Safety Management System certification. November 16, 2023 Read more
Recognize the Early Signs of Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a prevalent chronic condition that affects over 32 million adults with diabetes in Pakistan. November 14, 2023 Read more
5 Essential Tips for Healthy Eyes and Clear Sight It's easy to take our eyes for granted, without realizing the crucial role they play in how we navigate the world. October 12, 2023 Read more
Empowering Mental Health: Opportunities and Challenges in Pakistan We currently live in a world where one in every eight individuals is battling mental health disorders. October 10, 2023 Read more
Online Haemodiafiltration: The Most Optimal Treatment for Kidney Patients To improve kidney function and stay alive, the only options are kidney transplant or haemodialysis. September 26, 2023 Read more
Living with Alzheimer’s: Strategies and Support Over 55 million people worldwide are estimated to be living with dementia, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International. September 21, 2023 Read more
The Aga Khan Hospitals in Garden and Kharadar Have Received Safecare Level 5 Certification The SafeCare certification reaffirms the position of the AKUH and its health care network as leaders in the healthcare industr September 14, 2023 Read more
Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Women and Child Health Centre The WCH Building is thoughtfully designed to provide a positive experience for patients and their families. September 4, 2023 Read more
AKUH on WhatsApp AKUH WhatsApp will allow you to get personalized attention and have a smoother one-on-one experience with our healthcare services. July 13, 2023 Read more
What You Need to Know About Arrhythmia – World Heart Rhythm Week An arrhythmia is an abnormal or irregular heartbeat; it means your heartbeat is either too fast or too slow. June 8, 2023 Read more
5 Strategies to Help You Quit Smoking Quitting tobacco use means seizing control of your life away from the cigarette and back into your own hands. May 31, 2023 Read more
Digestive Health and Well-Being In most areas of Pakistan, access to clean and drinkable water is limited, with most of the population subjected to contaminated water. May 29, 2023 Read more
AKUH Introduces Cold Capping – A Way to Reduce Hair Loss from Chemotherapy Cold cap therapy is a method that helps reduce hair loss caused by certain types of chemotherapy. May 18, 2023 Read more
The First Ever Bedside Surgery on a Newborn in AKUH This first bedside surgery of a critically ill newborn at AKUH has paved the way for very sick babies to be operated on in an ICU. May 9, 2023 Read more
Is Vaccination Needed for Adults? Q&A with Dr. Faisal Mahmood Always remember that the disease is a lot more dangerous than the vaccine. April 27, 2023 Read more
Learn About Childhood Immunization with Dr. Fyezah Jehan If a child does not get vaccinated, he or she is at risk of getting a range of serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. April 26, 2023 Read more
Key Facts to Know About Malaria malaria is the third largest killer of children under 5 years of age, after pneumonia and diarrhoea. April 25, 2023 Read more
Oral Health - the Gateway to Your Overall Health Research shows that 90% of diseases, including heart disease and diabetes, are connected to your oral health. March 20, 2023 Read more
World Kidney Day – Kidney Health for All The two leading causes of chronic kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure. March 9, 2023 Read more
Embracing the Health and Wellbeing of Women Women’s unique health needs must be the responsibility of healthcare providers as well as women’s families, and most importantly, women themselves. March 8, 2023 Read more
World Cancer Day WHO estimates between 30-50% of cancers are preventable. Cancer is usually also curable if detected and treated early. February 4, 2023 Read more
AKUH’s Pharmacy Trainee Programme Receives the Coveted American Society of Health Systems Pharmacist This accreditation helps raise the standards of training for pharmacists, who offer critical services in patient care. January 24, 2023 Read more
AKUH Opens its 300th Lab Sample Collection Unit This network of lab specimen collection units has evolved over the years and achieved many milestones in the last 35 years. December 19, 2022 Read more
AKUH and AKHS hospitals first in Pakistan to receive SafeCare certification December 13, 2022 Read more
AKU Secondary Hospitals in Karimabad, Karachi, and Hyderabad receive SafeCare Certification December 12, 2022 Read more
AKUH’s Outreach Laboratories Are Now Also CAP Accredited The same level of the highest quality of testing is offered across all 290+ AKUH labs in Pakistan. December 7, 2022 Read more
AKUH Receives the Prestigious National Fire Safety Award AKUH's Safety and Security team received the award after exhibiting outstanding Fire Safety performance in the service sector. November 30, 2022 Read more
AKUH holds Pink Walk to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness Research shows that the disease responds very well to treatment when caught and treated early. October 28, 2022 Read more
Fragile Bones, Hip Fractures and Care of Elderly Hip fractures are a major cause of prolonged hospital admissions and lead to serious health conditions in the elderly population. October 20, 2022 Read more
Mental Health Awareness Day | October 10 The important thing is to not suffer in silence and to seek professional help if you are suffering from deteriorating mental health. October 10, 2022 Read more
New Diagnostic Centre inaugurated at the Aga Khan Hospital for Women, Garden, Karachi This new and improved Diagnostic Centre brings all outpatient services offered by the hospital under one roof. October 7, 2022 Read more
