The Aga Khan University Hospital

Wondering when you would be able to quench your wanderlust in times of COVID-19? If yes, then this article might help you safely plan your next COVID-19 air travel. While new travel guidelines keep getting updated every few days, medical experts remain in agreement that staying at home and avoiding all kinds of travel is still the safest way to stop the spread of the virus. However, there are certain circumstances and emergencies which make traveling inevitable and necessary. For times like these, there are precautions and COVID -19 testing for traveling available that can protect you and those around you. The silver lining for air travelers according to health authorities is that most aircrafts nowadays have HEPA (High Efficiency Particle Arrester) filters installed that are effective in filtering out almost 99.99% of dust particles and airborne contaminants like viruses and bacteria. This results in the highest quality of cabin air. However, that doesn’t mean it eliminates all risk...

  Aga Khan University Hospital’s pharmacy management system is one of the most efficient in Pakistan due to its innovative services and convenience. Aga Khan University Hospital’s pharmacy service is a trusted name when it comes to providing authentic and genuine medicines in a well-controlled temperature environment. With a well-trained and highly qualified team of pharmacists and technicians, patients are guaranteed to receive the best possible care. From experts who can counsel patients about the correct dosage, timings, medication management to advising which over-the-counter medicine can have a potentially harmful reaction with other drugs, our pharmacy management system is committed to highest quality of patient care.   To make the pharmacy management system even more effective and convenient, Aga Khan University Hospital’s pharmacies are up and running 7 days a week. The Aga Khan University Hospital maintains an effective pharmacy management system by ensuring a...

The last thing on an ailing person’s mind during treatment should be hospital safety. Patients have the fundamental right to choose a healthcare facility that guarantees patient safety measures in hospital. Hospitals must reassure that their patients are provided safe care, particularly in times of a global pandemic. Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) takes great pride in being able to provide international standards of infection control and patient safety measures. At AKUH, the safety of all patients and staff is of the utmost priority. It is dedicated to always improving patient safety and quality of care. The additional rigorous infection-prevention protocols practiced at the hospital help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. Our team of experts at AKUH ensure that they not only practice all infection control protocol themselves, but have all their patients and attendants do the same in all patient care areas. Additional steps that can be taken to ensu...

  The importance of laboratory safety cannot be emphasized enough. Scientific and educational laboratories can expose people to a hazardous environment that could possibly be chemical, biological, physical, or even radioactive in nature. Thus, ensuring lab safety should be one of the main priorities of an institution. Laboratory safety measures and hazards are to be taken seriously and strict safety protocols must be implemented. The most important laboratory safety rule is to know how to use all the lab equipment before beginning any research. It is essential for people working in the lab to be familiar with the equipment available to avoid any accidents. It is also a good idea to be mindful of your surroundings and be cautious of what others around you are doing.   Dressing appropriately for the lab, including protective gear , is crucial. One must ensure to wear covered shoes, long pants, lab coats and keeping hair tied up so that they are not exposed. In case of c...

The last thing on anyone’s mind before booking a flight in 2020 was the possibility of wearing a hazmat suit to protect themselves during COVID-19 air travel, yet here we are. While the safest thing to do would be to stop all non-essential air travel while the pandemic is still at large, sometimes urgent family matters or work-related emergencies leave a person with no choice but to risk COVID-19 air travel . If you are considering air travel but feeling apprehensive, here are some safety precautions for air travel in COVID-19 you can take to stay safe; Check your local and destination guidelines regarding travel restrictions, quarantine and protocols. Make sure it’s an absolute necessity for you to travel. Air travel involves airport screenings, waiting in long queues and being in enclosed spaces for extended periods of time. All potential risk factors of COVID-19. Making sure to get COVID-19 testing for international travel before flying out. Maintain a social...

 The sharp decline of coronavirus in Pakistan is a welcoming but somewhat puzzling news to health professionals. According to the latest corona update in Pakistan, both the number of hospitalized cases and deaths have seen a steady drop. A few months ago, when the coronavirus was spreading like wildfire, a decline of more than 80% from its peak is really good news. The reasons of this decline are still unspecified but according to Dr Faisal Mehmood, a leading infectious diseases’ specialist at the Aga Khan University Hospital, “the role of innate, non-specific immunity in slowing down COVID-19 is not known. However, we do see a lot of sick people here as well. Research is ongoing on this.” He further added when asked about the possibility of humidity as a factor; “Yes and no. Very dry air may help the droplet particles travel further in closed, likely ventilated settings. However, very high humidity may also increase the viral spread.” Dr Rana Muhammad Safdar, an epidemiologist...

The Aga Khan University Hospital is known to be the home of the largest number of doctors who specialize in brain and spine medicine, mental health problems and brain surgeons in Pakistan. This best private hospital in Pakistan has certified neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists and psychologists who are known to be the best doctors for brain and issues related to it. The hospital has internationally trained doctors, nurses and surgeons and this diverse team is thus able to offer excellent services when it comes to mind and brain problems or brain surgeries. The Aga Khan University Hospital maintains the highest standard in mind and brain services which are available for adults as well as children. The best surgeons in Pakistan for mind and brain are available at the Aga Khan University Hospital, and this team ensures that they are updated about the latest technology and techniques in their respective field of expertise in mind and brain problems. The best and well known n...