Topic : Aga Khan University

Topic: Aga Khan University

Unjust Blame

JOAN OKEMO: Societal pressure on women for preferred baby gender results in emotional and social turmoil

Sep 16, 2024 at 07:55 PM

In many parts of the world, the intense pressure to have a child of a specific gender can create emotional and social turmoil, often placing unfair blame on women....

Dementia Crisis

AKU Brain & Mind Institute Director Zul Merali, Neuroscientist & Principal Investigator Brain Resilience Kenya Study Chi Udeh-Momoh and Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) Founding Chairman of the Board George Vradenburg. PHOTO/COURTESY

Africa confronts dementia crisis with global expertise at inaugural conference

Sep 12, 2024 at 10:47 PM

The Inaugural Conference on Brain Health and Dementia has set the stage for crucial discussions on addressing the continent's growing dementia crisis....

Medical Breakthrough

Aga Khan University Hospital Consultant Urogynaecologist Dr Bob Achila (3rd left) with the theatre of fellow doctors, nurses, theatre assistants and technologists that were involved in conducting vNOTES. PHOTO/COURTESY

Aga Khan University Hospital pioneers revolutionary gynaecological surgery

Aug 21, 2024 at 07:40 PM

In a monumental medical breakthrough, Aga Khan University Hospital has successfully conducted the first Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) in the regi...

Cancer Care

World Lung Cancer Day: AstraZeneca pioneers new era of care in Africa

Aug 02, 2024 at 12:58 PM

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has pledged to bolster its efforts in combating lung cancer in Africa, a region grappling with a disproportionately high burden of the disease....

Global Ranking

Aga Khan University Centre. PHOTO/COURTESY

Aga Khan University shines in prestigious global SDG rankings

Jul 25, 2024 at 03:22 PM

In a world where the quest for better health is paramount, Aga Khan University (AKU) stands as a beacon of excellence, now recognised among the top 5 per cent of higher education i...

Cancer Research

Aga Khan University secures Sh19.7 million grant for cervical cancer research

Apr 22, 2024 at 09:14 PM

The Aga Khan University (AKU) has secured a significant boost in its fight against cervical cancer with a Sh19.7 million ($150,000) research grant from the National Institutes of H...

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