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 offe
rs 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 our ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง to learn how to recognise early warning signs, understand your risk factors, and take simple, practical steps to keep your kidneys healthy โ along with the benefit of ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐ and ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ.
Stay tuned for more details!
๐๐๐ญ๐: Sunday, 12 April 2026
๐๐ข๐ฆ๐: 1:00 pm โ 3:30 pm
๐๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: AKU Auditorium
Brachytherapy allows doctors to deliver radiation exactly where itโs neededโright at the tumourโhelping improve cure rates with fewer side effects.
At Aga Khan University Hospital, we use advanced, image-guided brachytherapy to provide safe and effective care.
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Pakistan now faces one of the highest oral cancer rates globally, with cases rising at an alarming pace.
In this special edition, Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Muhammad Aqeel and Dr Safdar Shaikh come together to map out the entire pathway - from the initial prevention and identification of tobacco-linked risks to the multidisciplinary approach AKUH uses to restore facial features and functionality post-cancer.
From understanding the risks to reclaiming your smile, our specialists are leading the charge against oral disease.
You may have heard the myth that root canals are useless, but the reality is far more complex. Watch as Dr Fahad addresses this common misconception and explains how modern root canal treatments effectively overcome these challenges by using advanced microscope technology to ensure your care is precise, successful, and built for long-term dental health.
๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐, ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐.
Your health deserves expert attention, even near your home.
At our Medical Centre, we offer AKUH quality with convenience:
โข ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ to guide your recovery
โข ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ for quick diagnosis
โข ๐๐ง-๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐ฉ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฒ for trustworthy medicines
Locate your nearest AKUH Medical Centre and visit us today for compassionate and comprehensive care.
Book a clinic appointment or call for more information today: 021-111-911-911.
30/03/2026
Colorectal Health Awareness Month is a great time to think about habits that support your digestive system.
Taking care of your digestive health is not just about what you eat or how active you are; it is about making choices that support your body every day. By being mindful of your lifestyle, staying aware of changes in your body, and prioritising regular check-ups, you can keep your digestive system functioning smoothly for years to come.
Small, consistent steps today can have a lasting impact on your wellness tomorrow. Swipe through to learn practical ways you can start right away!
Grinding or clenching can be a sign of temporomandibular joint issues, often caused by unnecessary overloading. Watch as Dr. Syed Murtaza explains how identifying these symptoms early is your most powerful tool to avoid chronic pain and simple habits you can adopt to release joint pressure and improve your daily comfort.
Your heart relies on its four valves to keep blood moving correctly. If these valves become too narrow or fail to close properly, your heart has to work significantly harder to pump blood.
What can lead to valve problems?
Age-related changes, high blood pressure, previous heart damage, infections, or conditions present since birth.
Red flags you shouldn't ignore:
โข Shortness of breath, especially when lying flat or exercising.
โข Unusual swelling in the ankles or feet.
โข Chest tightness or discomfort during exertion.
โข Fainting spells or extreme dizziness.
If you have noticed any of these warning signs, donโt wait for symptoms to progress.
Consult our Cardiology specialists at our any of our hospitals or Clifton Medical Services (CMS).
To know more about our expert team of Cardiologists: https://bit.ly/AKUH-Cardiologists
For appointments, call: 021-111-911-911 or 021 33100010.
28/03/2026
In our latest video, our expert dietitian, Salma Siddiqui, discusses common nutrient deficiencies that can easily be fixed with everyday food items. Rather than simply eating less, she explains how focusing on the right food can help you achieve lasting health and optimal bodily function.
Ready for a nutrition plan tailored to your specific health goals? Book a consultation with our expert dietitians today: ๐ https://bit.ly/AKUHdietitians
27/03/2026
๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ซ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ .
Itโs the silent conversation between your heart, your kidneys, and your future. Dr. Muhammad Saleem explains that while many dismiss early signs as "just tiredness" or "stress," the reality is a complex internal balance that starts struggling long before any symptoms appear.
Donโt wait for symptoms to appear. Start proactively protecting yourself today.
๐๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ.
Our โPerfect Plate Formulaโ is a simple visual guide designed to help you layer your meals for sustained energy and better health.
๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ฉ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ:
โข Why fibre should take up half your plate to stabilise blood sugar.
โข The protein portion size you need for muscle repair.
โข How to choose carbs that fuel your brain and physical activity.
โข The secret to using healthy fats for heart and hormone health
Book a consultation: Call us at (021) 111 911 911 to create a personalised nutrition plan with an AKUH expert Dietitian today. https://bit.ly/AKUHdietitians
25/03/2026
Healthcare is no longer about treating one condition at a time.
Many patients today live with multiple health challenges that require more than isolated care. At AKUH, multidisciplinary teams of specialists work together to treat the whole person, not just individual illnesses.
Through coordinated services and Combined Clinics, experts collaborate under one roof to review complex cases together, reduce delays, and ensure care remains connected throughout the patient journey.
Because healing works best when expertise is shared.
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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.
