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Aga Khan University launches programmes to boost healthcare education in EA 2023-07-21

AKU School of Nursing & Midwifery - DaresSalaam
Source: 
.thecitizen.co.tz

Dar es Salaam. Aga Khan University (AKU)'s introduction of direct enrollment for Form Six graduates into the nursing degree programme and the launch of the online Masters of Education programme mark a momentous leap in enhancing the education sector in Tanzania and East Africa.

Speaking to The Citizen today July 21, 2023, AKU officials said these initiatives not only create opportunities for individual growth and advancement but also contribute to the overall development of the region by addressing critical shortages in the healthcare and education sectors.

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1994-AKU

November 18th 1994 Nursing & medical student / graduation luncheon with MHI & Princess Zahra Aga Khan Imam was very happy to meet his new graduates and emphasizes on continuing education.

1994 Pakistan

1994 Pakistan

November 18th 1994 Nursing & medical student / graduation luncheon with MHI & Princess Zahra Aga Khan Imam was very happy to meet his new graduates and emphasizes on continuing education.

Gates Foundation lauds Aga Khan University 2021-05-25

Some of the Ugandan graduates from Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery. Photo/Courtesy
Source: 
Daily Monitor Uganda

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has commended Aga Khan University (AKU) for its leadership in transforming public health and improving lives of women and girls globally.

Speaking as the chief guest as the university graduated 667 students from three continents on Saturday, Melinda French Gates, a co-chair and trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, described the university not only as a global resource, but also as a transformative force in public and women’s health, advancing economic development and creating opportunities for women and girls.

8 Pakistani women named in 100 outstanding nurses and midwives global list 2020-12-28

Eight Pakistani nurses and midwives have been honoured in the global 100 Outstanding Women Nurse and Midwife Leaders 2020 list.
Source: 
dawn.com

Eight Pakistani nurses and midwives have been honoured in the global 100 Outstanding Women Nurse and Midwife Leaders 2020 list.

The healthcare workers have been acknowledged by Women in Global Health (WGH), which collaborated with the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Population Fund, Nursing Now, International Council of Nurses and International Confederation of Midwives on the list.

All eight nurses and midwives from Pakistan are faculty or alumni of the Aga Khan University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery, SONAM.

‘Government designates 2019 as the year of nurses’ 2019-05-15

AKU School of Nursing and Midwifery celebrates International Midwives’ Day, International Nurses Day. PHOTO: FILE
Source: 
The Express Tribune Pakistan Sindh

KARACHI:

The government of Pakistan has designated 2019 as the year of nursing. Recognising their role in promoting universal healthcare and safeguarding women’s rights, the government is working to enhance the role and voices of nurses and midwives in making a health policy. These views were expressed by speakers at the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) at an event held on Friday in honour of International Midwives’ Day and International Nurses Day. The former is commemorated on May 5 and the latter on May 12 annually across the globe.

Tanzania: Aga Khan Launches Key Training Programme 2018-11-23

The AKSON and Midwifery academic head, Dr Columba Mbekenga, speaks during the launch of Respectful Maternity PHOTO Bakari Kiango
Source: 
allafrica.com

Dar es Salaam — The Aga Khan School of Nursing and Midwifery has initiated a training programme--Respectful Maternity Care--with a view to providing skills to nurses, midwives and clinical officers in public hospitals, dispensaries and health centres.

The programme was launched yesterday with more than 50 trainees including nurses, midwives and clinical officers from Ilala and Temeke district councils in Dar es Salaam city.

Germany funds new Aga Khan centre in Tanzania 2016-04-11

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Source: 
East African Business Week

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - The Aga Khan University (AKU) opened the new home of its School of Nursing and Midwifery in Dar es Salaam at Salama House last week.

“The partnership between AKU, the Federal Republic of Germany and the EAC, plus the support of the Republic of Tanzania will give more nurses and midwives an opportunity to improve their clinical and leadership capacities,” Al-Karim Haji, the AKU Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer said.


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