AKUH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 5 hospitals and 300+ labs in 130+ cities in Pakistan.
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Karachi is a private, not for profit, university hospital, focused on delivering the highest quality health care in Pakistan since 1985. AKUH is part of an emerging healthcare system that includes three secondary hospitals in Karachi in Garden, Karimabad and Kharadar and a secondary hospital in Hyderabad; the Clifton Medical Services in Karachi which offers 24/7 Urgent Care as well as specialized clinics, labs, radiology, pharmacy and diagnostics; over 25 medical centres located across Pakistan; over 290 clinical laboratories that offer fast and accurate results, ensuring world-class quality testing; a network of 30+ pharmacies that offer a wide range of genuine and temperature-controlled medications along with compounding services; and home health services. Through this, AKUHโs growing network offers timely health services to patients in over 100 cities in Pakistan including metros like Karachi, Hyderabad, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta. In 2006, AKUH became the first teaching hospital in Pakistan to be accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), a gold standard in healthcare delivery. In 2017, the Hospitalโs clinical laboratories received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), an internationally recognized gold standard for clinical laboratories. The hospital and its network take pride in making this high quality healthcare accessible to all, through our far reaching Welfare and Zakat programs that provide financial assistance to needy patients across the country. For more information and appointments, call: 021-111-911-911.
Join us for an insightful day focused on Diabetes and your overall health. The session will feature:
- An awareness session led by some of our leading experts on Diabetes
- Interactive booths with technology demonstrations and fun activities
- Nutrition and physical activity consultations
- Training on insulin injection techniques
- Live exercise demonstrations
- Foot care education
- Retinal examinations (limited slots only)
Free health screenings will also be available, including tests for blood glucose levels, HbA1c, cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI, waist circumference, and body fat composition.
A proactive approach to preventing and managing diabetes starts with the right tests. Save 15% on AKUHโs Diabetes Lab Packages tailored to help you monitor your health, detect pre-diabetes and diabetes, and manage the disease effectively.
Dr. Najmul Islam, Professor of Endocrinology at AKUH, invites you to join us for our annual ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง at The Aga Khan University Hospital on Sunday.
This session will offer you the opportunity to gain valuable insights on diabetes prevention, management, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You will also get access to free assessments, interactive activities, and the chance to engage with our healthcare professionals.
๐๐๐ญ๐: Sunday, 16 November 2025
๐๐ข๐ฆ๐: 2 - 4 pm
๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐: AKU Auditorium
Take this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and take proactive steps toward better health. We look forward to welcoming you.
Join us for an insightful day focused on Diabetes and your overall health. The session will feature:
- An awareness session led by some of our leading experts on Diabetes
- Interactive booths with technology demonstrations and fun activities
- Nutrition and physical activity consultations
- Training on insulin injection techniques
- Live exercise demonstrations
- Foot care education
- Retinal examinations (limited slots only)
Free health screenings will also be available, including tests for blood glucose levels, HbA1c, cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI, waist circumference, and body fat composition.
Breathing should not feel like hard work, but for some, it can be.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) often develops quietly, with symptoms that are easy to mistake for normal colds and allergies, until they start affecting everyday life.
This World COPD Day, take a closer look at your lung health. Recognising the early warning signs and getting timely care can prevent long-term damage and help you live a fuller, healthier life.
Watch this reel to learn more and for advanced diagnostics and expert pulmonary care, visit The Aga Khan University Hospital.
Learn more about Dr. Naveed Haroon Rashid: bit.ly/DrNaveedRashidAKUH
13/11/2025
Join our expert panel for an important session on the different causes of leg pain, especially vascular ones - conditions that can impair circulation, cause pain, swelling, and ulcers, and may lead to serious complications if left untreated.
Learn how vascular surgery helps restore blood flow, prevent limb damage, and improve mobility. Our specialists will also provide guidance on how modern procedures with very minimal cuts can help.
12/11/2025
Diabetes isnโt just about blood sugar. Over time, raised glucose levels can harm the nerves that connect your brain to your body, leading to a condition called diabetic neuropathy.
The good news is that early detection and proper care can help prevent or delay nerve damage. Regular checkups, good blood sugar control, and foot care make a real difference.
At The Aga Khan University Hospital, our expert Neurologists and Endocrinologists provide expert guidance to help you manage diabetes and protect your nerve health.
Book a consultation now: 021-111-911-911.
12/11/2025
On ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฒ, let's talk about the experts behind every accurate diagnosis.
Dr Sibtain Ahmed shares insights on the essential role pathologists play in modern medicine โ analysing samples, guiding clinical decisions, and ensuring every diagnosis is grounded in evidence.
Thank you to our pathologists for your expertise, precision, and commitment to advancing patient care.
Obesity isnโt just about appearance โ it can be linked to underlying hormonal or lifestyle factors that affect your overall health.
In this reel, Dr. Muhammad Saleem, Consultant, Endocrinology at The Aga Khan Maternal and Child Care Centre, Hyderabad shares how early evaluation and the right lifestyle choices can help you manage your weight effectively.
Today, we proudly celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, which first opened its doors at the Stadium Road campus on 11 November 1985.
On that day, our founder and first Chancellor, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, inaugurated the Hospital, beginning a journey of care, compassion, and innovation that has helped redefine healthcare in Pakistan.
For four decades, we have strived to deliver excellence and build trust with YOU, our patients and families whom we serve.
Thank you for being part of our story. Hereโs to the past we honour and the future we continue to build, together.
๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฅ, ๐๐, ๐๐ฌ๐ค๐๐:
โMy father had no pain before his stroke โ how can someone tell a stroke is happening if it does not hurt?
Dr. Shafaq Saleem, Consultant, Neurology said:
โStrokes often strike without pain โ and thatโs what makes them so dangerous. Many individuals dismiss early signs like weakness, slurred speech, or loss of balance, not realising that every minute of delay means brain cells lost.
๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐ง๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐:
โข Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body
โข Slurred or unclear speech
โข Loss of vision in one or both eyes
โข Sudden imbalance or dizziness
โข Severe headache with no known cause
Stroke is a medical emergency โ and every minute truly counts.โ
Have questions about how to recognize, prevent, or recover from a stroke? Dr. Shafaq Saleem will be answering them all for the next 24 hours to help you safeguard your brain and your life.
Dr. Qamar Masood, an expert Endocrinologist, considers this as a moment of awareness, a chance to take control of your health, and to build habits that truly support your wellbeing.
With the right care, diabetes can be managed, and life can still be full, active, and meaningful.
From nutrition counselling and education to advanced treatment and monitoring, our experts at AKUH are here to guide you every step of the way.
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Why Choose The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) is a private, not for profit, university hospital, focusing on the delivery of high quality healthcare in Pakistan for over 35 years since its inception in 1985.
The main tertiary care hospital in Karachi offers 24/7 Emergency and Acute Care, and all services under one roof, which includes specialised care, elective and non-elective surgery, consulting clinics, radiology and clinical laboratory services. To offer enhanced patient-centric, holistic care, the hospital is structured into service lines that operate like speciality hospitals within one large hospital. Through this set up, AKUH enables a comprehensive and a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment that results in a continuum of quality care for patients. These service lines include Heart, Lungs and Vascular; Family Health; Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine; Womenโs Healthcare; Kidney and Bladder; Mind and Brain; Internal Medicine; Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastrointestinal Medicine and Surgery; Teeth and Skin; Childrenโs Hospital, Cancer Hospital; and Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Nutrition.
As a leading teaching hospital for doctors, nurses and midwives, AKUH produces cutting-edge medical research that is globally relevant and uses innovative approaches to solve local healthcare problems. Through the use of advanced medical technology and internationally trained, highly skilled doctors and surgeons, AKUH provides patients with treatments and services that may not available elsewhere in the region.
AKUH is part of an emerging healthcare system that includes three secondary hospitals in Karachi in Garden, Karimabad and Kharadar; a secondary hospital in Hyderabad; the Clifton Medical Services in Karachi which offers 24/7 Urgent Care as well as specialised clinics; over 15 medical centres located across Pakistan; over 270 clinical laboratories that offer fast and accurate results, ensuring world class quality testing; a network of over 20 pharmacies that offer genuine and temperature controlled medication and compounding services for patients; and home healthcare services. Through this, AKUHโs growing network offers timely health services to patients in over 100 cities in Pakistan including metros like Karachi, Hyderabad, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta.
In 2006, AKUH became the first teaching hospital in Pakistani to be accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI), a gold standard in healthcare delivery. In 2017, the Hospitalโs clinical laboratories received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), an internationally recognised gold standard for clinical laboratories. AKUH is the only University Hospital and Clinical Laboratories in Pakistan that has both JCI and CAP accreditation. It is also ISO accredited for maintaining world-class quality in health services and maintains the highest hygiene and infection control standards through rigorous systems.
AKUHโs contribution is significant and a 2017 impact study shows that overall the Aga Khan University has an annual economic impact of about $1 billion in Pakistan alone. To make quality and timely healthcare accessible all, the Hospital has far-reaching Welfare and Zakat programs that provide financial assistance to needy patients at various locations across the country. Through these services, we respond to peopleโs medical needs and save lives. For all appointments and queries, please call: 021-111-911-911.
