Aga Khan University

This study is testing a community-based program to help adults in rural Pakistan better manage high blood pressure (hypertension). Local female health workers will provide blood pressure checks, health education at home, and referrals to doctors when needed. The goal is to see if…

This study aims to help moderately malnourished young children in rural Pakistan gain weight and grow healthier. It works by having local mothers who have well-nourished children share their successful feeding, care, and hygiene practices with mothers of undernourished children. …

This pilot study is testing a 7-week fall prevention program designed for older adults living in urban Karachi, Pakistan. The program includes group exercises, home safety education, and follow-up visits. Researchers want to see if the program is practical and acceptable for the …

This research aims to understand why many women in Pakistan who want to use modern birth control methods are not able to. It will survey over 9,000 married women to identify the specific barriers they face, such as cost, access, or social norms. The findings will be analyzed with…