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
World Heart Day | September 29 Heart disease is the second biggest cause of death in Pakistan making preventing heart disease an important healthcare priority. September 29, 2022 Read more
AKU Signs MoU with Roche & Sysmex for Automated Laboratory System This agreement builds on the Aga Khan University Hospital’s historic collaboration with Roche Diagnostics Pakistan. September 14, 2022 Read more
AKUH inaugurates newly renovated Operating Rooms These four inaugurated ORs were completely renovated from scratch to meet higher international standards and best practices. September 2, 2022 Read more
AKU Outreach Health Network and OGDCL Join Hands to Eliminate Hepatitis C Through this one-year collaboration with OGDCL, AKU Outreach Health Network will establish Hep-C elimination camps at 24 locations across the country. August 26, 2022 Read more
Clinical Laboratories Welfare Programme Up to 40% welfare offered on laboratory tests at 244 laboratories across Pakistan. August 23, 2022 Read more
AKUH Awarded the Prestigious Sindh Healthcare Commission License The license was awarded in recognition of AKUH’s compliance with stringent quality standards set by the provincial healthcare commission. August 18, 2022 Read more
AKUH Department of Paediatrics Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of Child Connect Services Child Connect Services revolves around the understanding that young children cannot communicate their pain and discomfort when unwell. August 17, 2022 Read more
World Hepatitis Day In 2021, over 145,100 deaths occurred due to Hepatitis C, making it the deadliest form of Hepatitis. July 28, 2022 Read more
AKUH's Secondary Hospitals Receive Quality Management System Re-certification Secondary Hospitals receives the globally recongnised ISO 9001:2015 recertification, an international standard for Quality Management in Healthcare July 13, 2022 Read more
A Step Towards Nursing Empowerment: AKUH Introduces Float Pool Nursing Initiative AKUH introduces the Nursing Float Pool to empower nurses with a flexible work model. July 7, 2022 Read more
AKUH’s Nutrition and Food Services Division Gets ISO 2000:2018 Certification The assessment, conducted between 13-15th June 2022, involved a rigorous audit of NFSD’s food management system and processes. June 28, 2022 Read more
Summer Illnesses in Children A decrease in water intake can otherwise also lead to severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. June 16, 2022 Read more
AKUH Nursing Education Services Reaccredited by the American Heart Association AKUH's Nursing Education Services has been reaccredited as an International Training Centre (ITC) by the American Heart Association. June 16, 2022 Read more
Princess Zahra Pavilion Wins International Architecture Award Princess Zahra Pavilion won third place in the “Public Building” category. June 13, 2022 Read more
Brain Tumour Awareness The risk of a brain tumour is high if you have someone in your family who is suffering from the disease as well. June 8, 2022 Read more
AKUH Clinical Laboratory Re-Accredited by the College of American Pathologists for the Third Time AKUH remains the only Clinical Laboratory in Pakistan to Receive the Prestigious Accreditation. May 24, 2022 Read more
Sara Vazir (Sara’s Henna) spends a day with paediatric cancer patients Sara distributed pre-Ramazan gifts among the children admitted to the paediatric wards, but the highlight of the event was Sara painting henna tattoos March 31, 2022 Read more
World Tuberculosis Day Pakistan ranks 5th in the list of high burden countries affected by TB. March 24, 2022 Read more
Oral Health in Children It is essential to monitor, check and care for your child’s oral health from an early age. March 22, 2022 Read more
How to Keep Your Mouth Healthy Negligent oral health care causes various dental health issues and may also lead to chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. March 18, 2022 Read more
ProParco's Visit to The Aga Khan University Proparco, a Subsidiary of French Development Agency, Visits AKUH, Discusses Mutual Interest in Public Health, Sustainability, and Welfare Outreach. February 22, 2022 Read more
Childhood Cancers Children can develop cancers; some are more prevalent than others. Common childhood cancers include Leukemias, Lymphomas, and brain tumours. February 14, 2022 Read more
Defeating Cancer Together Through substantial efforts and support, cancer cannot only be curable but may also preventable. February 4, 2022 Read more
Peaks and Troughs of 2021: A Year in Review Despite challenges, our clinical teams and staff rose to the occasion and gave their best to provide the right care to the patient at the right time. December 28, 2021 Read more
Winter attack on the Heart Angina, or chest pain caused by coronary heart disease, can also intensify during the winter. December 24, 2021 Read more
Learn how to protect youreslf from bacteria and virsuses this winter To boost up your immunity this winter add fruits, vegetables and spices to your diet. December 18, 2021 Read more
The Winter Itch Dry skin is not serious and can be managed at home, If it persists longer consult a dermatologist at earliest. December 17, 2021 Read more
Learn how to cope up with winter sadness Mostly people suffer from "Seasonal Affective Disorder”, a form of seasonal depression. December 14, 2021 Read more
Winter Pain Winter may be harsher for people with previous injuries, existing joint pain, or arthritis. December 10, 2021 Read more
AKUH Delivers the First-Ever Gene Therapy in Pakistan for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Global data suggests that 1 in 10,000 live births are affected by SMA with a carrier frequency of approximately 1 in 50. December 9, 2021 Read more
Bristol2Beijing – Luke Grenfell-Shaw’s Stop at AKUH Luke is sharing the journey with other Canlivers* and aims to raise £300,000 for various cancer-related charities. December 2, 2021 Read more
Men – Make Your Health a Priority On International Men’s Day, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of men and is observed to advocate for men’s physical and mental healh. November 19, 2021 Read more
Children’s Hospital at AKUH Initiates Mobile Library The train Kitaab Gaari will be stationed at the paediatric ward’s waiting area in front of the counter and daily move around the paediatric ward. October 27, 2021 Read more
AKUH Walks to Support Breast Cancer Awareness According to the statistics, 1 in every 9 women is at a high risk of breast cancer. Early detection, diagnosis and treatment show promising results. October 26, 2021 Read more
World Mental Health Day 2021 AKUH, P participates each year to raise awareness across Pakistan. October 8, 2021 Read more
AKUH and AKU Outreach Health Network, Pakistan Receive JCI Reaccreditation AKUH was the first hospital in Pakistan to receive this honour in 2006 and has successfully maintained this accreditation throughout. October 1, 2021 Read more
AKUH performs a low-risk procedure for a risky heart condition Patients seeking care for atrial fibrillation at AKUH have the benefit of multidisciplinary team to effectively manage this complex heart condition. September 21, 2021 Read more
AKUH wins big – Becomes first Pakistani hospital to win a renowned global dental awareness accolade AKUH was recognised for creating a campaign aiming to raise awareness regarding oral health in Pakistan. September 17, 2021 Read more
World First Aid Day The importance of first aid is fundamental, be it in case of a minor wound or a cardiac arrest. September 10, 2021 Read more
Princess Zahra Pavilion offers world-class care and a welcoming oasis The state-of-the-art facility has been offering the highest standards of excellence and care to patients during their stay at the hospital. September 8, 2021 Read more
Caesarean Section on Maternal Request Getting a C-Section without a medical reason can cause complications. Dr.Sana Zahirrudin September 7, 2021 Read more
Jaundice in Newborn Babies Jaundice can be alarming and can cause other health problems if not treated on time. July 23, 2021 Read more
Roche and AKU Outreach Health Network signs agreement to fight HEP-C Through this contribution, the AKU Outreach Health Network will make high quality and holistic care of Hepatitis-C accessible to patients. June 28, 2021 Read more
Getz Pharma and the Aga Khan University Outreach Health Network join hands to eliminate Hepatitis-C Through this in-kind donation, high quality and holistic care of Hepatitis-C will be made accessible to indigent patients. April 7, 2021 Read more
International Women’s Day 2021 A woman’s health accounts for her overall health and wellbeing: physical, mental, and emotional. Let us challenge ourselves not to ignore our health. March 9, 2021 Read more
AKUH Pharmacies Offering up to 20% OFF on HBL Card Offer available at all AKUH pharmacies across Pakistan. Visit your nearest location, or call our helpline: (021) 111-911-911. December 14, 2020 Read more
Early Childhood Parenting Clinic: First 1000 Days of Life Responsive caregiving must start at the inception of life inside the mother's womb. Child-friendly parenting is crucial for effective nurturing. November 26, 2020 Read more
AKUH’s Early Childhood Parenting Clinic: Building a Stronger Family The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) launched its Early Childhood Parenting Clinic on Friday, 6 November 2020. November 6, 2020 Read more
Our Home Blood Sample Collection Services Don’t Delay Lab tests, Choose Safe Care, Choose AKUH Home Lab Collection Services October 28, 2020 Read more
Mobile Bus | Special Offer on Screening Mammograms Avail special offer on Screening Mammograms at our Hyderabad Hospital for Rs. 1,770. October 26, 2020 Read more
Bariatric Surgery Procedures that are performed to help you lose weight by making changes to your digestive system. October 14, 2020 Read more
