Aga Khan University Hosts Summit on Chronic Diseases in Kampala, Uganda
Chartered in 1983, the Aga Khan University is Pakistan’s first private, autonomous university. Its charter calls upon it to serve the Muslim Ummah and developing countries. The University is recognised for research, teaching and service of an international standard in medicine, nursing, teacher education, medical care and community service. The University has campuses and programmes in eight countries in South Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. The campuses encompass Faculties of Health Sciences -- a Nursing School, Medical College and teaching hospitals -- in Karachi and Nairobi, Institutes for Educational Development in Karachi and Dar es Salaam, an Examination Board and an Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations. AKU is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender, national origin or financial standing.
His Highness the Aga Khan is the founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, non-denominational development agencies working to empower communities and individuals to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. The Network’s nine development agencies focus on social, cultural and economic development for all citizens, regardless of gender, origin or religion. The AKDN’s underlying ethic is compassion for the vulnerable in society. Its annual budget for development activities is in excess of US$ 350 million. A direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the Aga Khan has emphasised the view of Islam as a thinking, spiritual faith, one that teaches compassion and tolerance and that upholds the dignity of man.
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