AKU Alumni

19/03/2026

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Two out of every three AKU alumni are women — leading change in communities around the world.

Connect with us: https://www.aku.edu/alumni/Pages/home.aspx

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06/03/2026

We are proud to share that Dr. Adnan A. Hyder (MBBS 1990) has been profiled in the February 2026 edition of The Lancet - a prestigious and widely respected global medical journal.

The feature traces Dr. Hyder’s journey from a medical student at the Aga Khan University to an internationally recognized leader in public health and health systems. In the article, he reflects on how his early experiences serving underserved communities in Pakistan shaped his deep commitment to advancing community health and reducing health inequities.

We are delighted to see an alumnus of the MBBS Class of 1990 recognized on such a global platform. Congratulations, Dr. Hyder!

Read More: https://bit.ly/4aS3kbf

AKU Medical College, Pakistan

05/03/2026

18-year-old Muhammad Farooq, with stage two cancer, was brought to the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) when his family lost hope for his recovery elsewhere. Thanks to your kind support to the Patients’ Behbud Society for AKUH, the comprehensive care he received at AKUH saved his life. He is now hopeful for a healthier future.

This Ramadan, you can bring relief and hope to more patients like Muhammad Farooq in their most challenging moments.

Donate Now:

For donors in Pakistan and other countries: https://donate.aku.edu
For donors in the US: https://i-care-america.org/charity/the-patients-behbud-society-for-akuh

Learn more: https://pbs.akuh.org

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03/03/2026

Thanks to you Tayyaba can now hear and speak!

A few months ago, Doctors at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) discovered she had severe hearing loss and prescribed a cochlear implant. Though this could change her life, the cost was beyond her family’s reach.

With your generous contributions to the Patients’ Behbud Society for AKUH, Tayyaba received a life-changing cochlear implant surgery at AKUH. Today, she can listen to her mother’s bedtime stories, express what she wants and experience a much better quality of life.

Donate now to change lives for more individuals:
For donors in Pakistan and other countries: https://donate.aku.edu/
For donors in the US: https://i-care-america.org/charity/the-patients-behbud-society-for-akuh

Learn more: https://pbs.akuh.org

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23/02/2026

What an evening! Nairobi was buzzing as we reunited with our incredible AKU alumni for a night of celebration, connection, and a bit of dancing!

It was inspiring to see graduates from across our schools: School of Nursing and Midwifery, East Africa, Medical College, East Africa, Graduate School of Media and Communications and the Institute for Educational Development, East Africa come together. The alumni shared stories of where their journeys have taken them since graduation and looked ahead at new ways to grow together.

Special thanks to our leadership, deans, faculty and staff for joining the event. Seeing the impact our alumni are making in Kenya and beyond is a powerful reminder of what this community is all about.

19/02/2026

Proud moment for AKU!

AKU alumnus Dr. Adil Haider (MBBS Class of 1998), former Dean, Medical College Pakistan, has been appointed as the inaugural Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Carle Illinois College of Medicine. In this newly created role, he will lead the strategic vision and responsible deployment of AI across medical education, translational research, and clinical innovation.

Dr. Haider will also serve as Medical Director for Research Informatics at Carle Foundation Hospital, strengthening the link between academic innovation and real-world clinical practice through AI-driven tools that enhance patient care and efficiency.

Congratulations to Dr. Haider on this remarkable achievement and leadership at the forefront of the future of medicine.

AKU Medical College, Pakistan

12/02/2026