Aga Khan University's Centre for Innovation in Medical Education - CIME

30/04/2026

At the ongoing World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 in Nairobi, CIME is proud to see our advanced manikins powering hands-on training for high-stakes, real-world scenarios.

In collaboration with faculty from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, our Nairobi team is supporting immersive simulations focused on managing patients with highly infectious diseases - equipping healthcare professionals with the skills that truly save lives.

With over 100 participants from across East Africa set to be trained, this is simulation driving preparedness where it matters most. 🙌

28/04/2026

Mother's Day Special: Mental Wellness + First Aid Training! 💖

Join our specially curated First Responder Course for Mothers - a day dedicated to empowering you at home and within.

What you’ll learn & experience:

👉 How to handle medical emergencies at home
👉 A heart-to-heart on Maternal Mental Health
👉 Expert-led Early Childhood Development (ECD) talk

⌛ Deadline to Enroll: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Registration and details:
https://www.aku.edu/events/pages/event-detail.aspx?EventID=2940

First Responder Course for Mothers | AKU Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (AKU-CIME)

27/04/2026

Team Jack of Digital recently completed their First Responders' Course at CIME Karachi, building essential skills to respond confidently to medical emergencies in the workplace.

From rapid assessment to life-saving interventions, they’re now better prepared to act when it matters most. 🚑🚨

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Need your team to be trained in medical emergencies? Get in touch with us now for a customized training at cime@aku.edu.

24/04/2026

When it comes to newborns, there’s no room for error - only preparation.

This , we spotlight the role of skilled hands behind every accurate diagnosis.

In newborn care, even the smallest sample can make a life-changing difference. To support better training, CIME developed a low-cost, in-house simulator in collaboration with AKU's Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine to help healthcare professionals at AKU practice and refine dry blood spot sampling safely. 🩸💉

Because strong laboratory systems start with confident, well-trained hands. 🙌

22/04/2026

How can healthcare simulation advance - without costing the Earth? 🌎

This , watch our team at CIME Nairobi reflect on how we’re making our work more sustainable - through thoughtful choices in how we teach, train, and use resources.

From small, intentional steps to meaningful change, we’re committed to building a healthier future - for people as well as the planet.

Watch how we’re making a difference. 🌍💚

21/04/2026

What goes on behind the scenes of a great simulation? Long days. Tired faces. And a team that keeps going. 💙

Team CIME came together today - from Education to Technical to Admin - to test BiPAP settings, explore complex physiological responses, and fine-tune scenarios on our new HAL S5301… all to make learning more real, more meaningful, and more impactful.

Because great simulation doesn’t just happen - it’s built, tested, and perfected by people who care.

20/04/2026

It's back - and it's set to raise the bar once again.

SIMPACT 2026 returns with this year’s theme: 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱: 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 - exploring how AI and emerging technologies are transforming the way we teach, learn, and deliver healthcare.

Expect meaningful conversations, immersive experiences, and insights that translate into real-world impact.

Save the date - we look forward to welcoming you.

📅 September 17, 2026 (Main Conference)
📍 CIME Nairobi & Karachi

19/04/2026

CIME Karachi successfully concludes its 21st Clinical Simulation Educators Programme (CSEP)! 👏👏

From doctors and nurses to simulation centre leaders - CSEP brought together a diverse cohort of healthcare professionals from across Pakistan for four days of immersive learning.

Delivered through a blended learning approach via , CSEP continues to strengthen how healthcare is taught by equipping educators with the skills to create safer, more effective learning environments through healthcare simulation. 🙌

13/04/2026

"Artemis, daughter of Zeus and Leto, and twin sister of Apollo, was a goddess of hunting, but also of childbirth and the care of children. It seems fitting, then, that as Artemis II returns to Earth, we reflect on how we are improving the world for our children, so that they—and their children—receive better health care.”

This , we explore how simulation is helping make that future safer, smarter, and more reliable.

➡️ Read the full blog by Dr Michael Moneypenny, Regional Director (East Africa), AKU Centre for Innovation in Medical Education - (Link in Bio).

09/04/2026

Not every life-saving skill is clinical. Some are spoken.

From handling difficult conversations to calming anxious families, at CIME, undergraduate nursing students are trained to communicate with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Through simulation-based learning, they practice taking accurate histories under pressure, connecting with patients in pain, and even navigating language barriers in real-world scenarios.

Because in healthcare, how you speak can be just as important as what you do.

09/04/2026

This World Health Day, we are highlighting how the intersection of science, technology and education helps us deliver high-quality health care solutions that impact lives and communities across different geographies.

Click through to see how we’re using AI, advanced technology, specialist training and more to transform lives!

07/04/2026

Training future healthcare professionals is at the heart of building stronger health systems. 💪

This , the theme “𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦" underscores the urgent need for well-prepared, science-driven care.​
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At AKU in Nairobi, Tanzania, and Pakistan, the Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME) is advancing this by integrating innovation into how healthcare students and professionals are trained.​​
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Through hands-on, simulation-based learning that mirrors real patient care, CIME empowers medical, nursing, and midwifery students to build skills, confidence, and clinical judgment before entering real-world settings. The result: graduates who are ready from day one to deliver safe, high-quality care - driving better patient outcomes for all. ​🙌