𝗔 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 Professor Lukoye Atwoli, Dean of AKU’s Medical College, East Africa, has earned Kenya’s highest honours and is ranked among the World’s Top 2% most-cited researchers by Stanford

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 We proudly celebrate Dr Syeda Sadia Fatima, Associate Professor, who has been featured in Stanford University’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists list

Every year, 32,000 newborns die in Kenya—many from preventable causes. As part of the $80M NEST360 project, AKU is equipping hospitals with lifesaving tools like CPAP machines and phototherapy, training health workers, and strengthening systems. The results: Reduced newborn

Maternal health research often relies on self-reported data. The PRISMA study, supported by the Gates Foundation, is changing that by combining clinical exams, lab tests, and machine learning. AKU is leading globally, enrolling nearly 4,600 women in Karachi and producing

“In our societies, when we think of a woman, it starts and ends with the uterus,” says Dr Zahra Hoodbhoy, PI of AKU’s PRISMA 3.0 study. The team is tracking 16,000 mothers & children—using AI to link health with climate & environment. More: https://t.co/4qs2ZTIo7J #AKUResearch

APNs & APMs can diagnose, prescribe & save lives. But in Kenya & Tanzania, policies limit their potential. AKU research calls for reforms to unlock their role in healthcare. More: https://t.co/ST64LHFUBh @ResearchAKU @akusonamea #AKU #AKUResearch #Nursing

“A poor person cannot afford birth control.” 💔 AKU’s Sehatmand Khandan project in Pakistan reveals both progress and barriers in reproductive health access. More: Read the full story: https://t.co/94w8IT71aE #AKU #AKUResearch #ReproductiveHealth @ResearchAKU

𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗞𝗨 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟮% 🔝 Research underpins everything we do at AKU – and this milestone reinforces just how deeply it is woven into our mission. Twenty-five distinguished faculty members and one alumnus from the Aga Khan

COVID-19 hit female health workers hardest. AKU’s WHEELER study shows: 💸 Lost income 🏠 Heavier domestic burdens 💔 Greater exposure to abuse We must protect women in future health crises. More: https://t.co/eeUzIKgpnc #AKU #AKUResearch #GenderEquality @ResearchAKU

1 psychiatrist per 540,000 people in Kenya. AKU’s community-led mental health project is giving women support, dignity & hope—through trained non-specialists. More: https://t.co/KwO5DFErVJ #AKU #AKUResearch #MentalHealth

AI + Pathology = Hope against cancer. AKU & University of Michigan are using AI to detect colorectal cancer earlier in Africa—where late diagnosis is deadly. More: https://t.co/F0QXkCYdlX @ResearchAKU #AKU #AKUResearch #CancerCare #AI

Drug-resistant TB causes 160,000 deaths annually. @ResearchAKU has found new genetic pathways in TB bacteria → potential drug targets & faster diagnostics. Full story: https://t.co/KZYAKhbupS #AKU #AKUResearch #TB #GlobalHealth

On 40% of days studied, East Africa’s newspaper headlines didn’t mention a single woman. AKU’s new report shows women are still underrepresented—especially in politics & business. Details here: https://t.co/xmGfSFyZIM #AKU #AKUResearch #GenderEquality

How healthy is the world’s heart? Cardiovascular disease claims nearly 19 million lives every year — but while some countries are seeing progress, others are facing a growing crisis. In a new podcast hosted by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), Dr Salim

What role does religion play in the migrant experience? A new book by @AKUISMC’s Prof. Jonas Otterbeck explores how faith shapes migrants’ lives in Europe. Read more: https://t.co/Uy1b4UuWrJ #AKU #AKUResearch #Migration #Religion

From research → policy. AKU research in Tanzania is shaping the MEWAKA national teacher development programme, ensuring free online access, offline solutions & inclusion for teachers with disabilities. Read the full story: https://t.co/BTgWHRsEKt #AKU #AKUResearch

Pakistan’s education system faces big challenges. DARE-RC, with AKU as a key partner, is conducting 30+ studies to bring evidence into policymaking. From teacher training to minority student inclusion → solutions that matter. Read more: https://t.co/I3hj5cMLhr #AKU

Teachers are key to improving education in Pakistan—but teacher education needs urgent reform. Prof. Anjum Halai’s new book maps the past, present & future of the profession, with clear steps forward. Read more: https://t.co/I3hj5cMLhr #AKUResearch #AKU #TeacherEducation

Dementia is surging in Kenya - but nearly half of cases are preventable. @AKU_BMI is leading Africa’s first FINGER trial & developing new diagnostic tools to combat the disease. Read more: https://t.co/I3hj5cNj6Z #AKUResearch #BrainHealth #AKU

25 AKU faculty & 1 alumnus have been named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University—up from 19 last year! This recognition underscores AKU’s growing global research impact & commitment to academic excellence. Read: https://t.co/KA0Xb8rlRA #AKU #AKUResearch