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Our Vision is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan

28/09/2025

Told that she had just 15 days to live, Caroline Wakanyi underwent life-saving heart surgery at our hospital—then survived a heart attack days later before spending 2 months in hospital. Two years on, she shares about her treatment journey.

26/09/2025

Good News! 🥳 We are proud to be the first in Sub-Saharan Africa to introduce the Vitek MS Prime system. This breakthrough allows us to identify infectious pathogens in just 30 minutes, improving accuracy, enabling faster interventions, and supporting the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

"Previously, we had to send some samples to Asia, and patients would wait weeks for results. Now, we can do this right here, in our laboratory,” said Dr. Shaheen Sayed, Chair of the Department of Pathology.

The new installation is part of the Centre of Excellence in Microbiology and Antimicrobial Stewardship Project, a collaboration between Aga Khan University Hospital and the bioMérieux Global Academy for Medical Education.

25/09/2025

Today, we join the world in celebrating the invaluable role of pharmacists in advancing healthcare. From our main hospital to outreach centres, our pharmacists guide the safe use of medicines, provide care beyond prescriptions and support communities in their treatment journey. Their dedication is a powerful reminder that health is a team effort and that their work is central to everything we do. Happy

19/09/2025

When diseases are caught early, there are more treatment options and better outcomes. Take advantage of our discounted cancer screening tests and get screened today! To book your appointment call, 0730 011 888.

Our Vision is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan

18/09/2025

Your baby’s protection starts on day one? In this video Dr. Adeel Shah highlights the vaccines that your child needs at birth and the expected side effects. To learn more about our well baby clinics, call us on 0730011888.

15/09/2025

From Lamaze to lactation, meditation to mental health—our motherhood event celebrated and supported every mom. Here’s a glimpse.

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3rd Parklands Avenue
Nairobi
00100

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https://aku.edu/akuhn

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For over sixty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it.

At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care.

The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond.

Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to care, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan University’s Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.