Aga Khan Health Board
The Aga Khan Health Board (AKHB) is a volunteer organisation under the Ismaili Council for the United Kingdom (UK). It was established to improve the overall health of the Ismaili Muslim Community in the UK. Through educational programmes, health resources and community outreach, the board aims to improve the physical and mental health of the community. AKHB also provides First Aid and headstart training, as well raises awareness of the non-communicable diseases through it programmatic activity.
COVID-19: Understanding the research behind the global health pandemic
1 June 2021
Over one million people in the UK have discovered the benefits of participating in clinical research during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with the help of the NIHR's new free online learning course, more people can now delve into the world of health research.
Plasma donation
18 May 2021
NHS Blood and Transplant is asking for men between the ages of 18 and 65 to consider donating their blood plasma.
Mobile Covid-19 Vaccine site at Birmingham Jamatkhana
4 May 2021
The National Council is pleased to inform the Jamat that The Aga Khan Health Board, Birmingham NHS and Birmingham Ismaili CIVIC teamed up to vaccinate 50 people at a mobile vaccination programme at our Birmingham Jamatkhana site on Saturday 1 May.
Managing Screen Time
28 February 2021
Here are some tips to try out and see what works for you.
Mental Health Matters
28 February 2021
It can be a very overwhelming time for many of us at the moment.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – January 2021
24 February 2021
There are around 3,200 new cervical cancer cases in the UK every year, that is more than eight every day. Find out more about cervical screening here...
Announcement from the AKHB: Pregnancy and Covid-19
16 February 2021
Learn about Covid-19 in pregnancy.
Announcement from the AKHB: life after Covid-19
16 February 2021
Recovery from Covid-19 may take some time.
AKHB Vaccine page
7 February 2021
This page is dedicated to providing you with information on the coronavirus vaccine.
November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month
25 November 2020
The number of people getting mouth cancer is increasing every year. This includes more young people who are now getting mouth cancer
Dental Advice for the Elderly
6 October 2020
Dental Advice for the Elderly
Advanced Care Planning - Learn More
16 July 2020
Advanced care planning (ACP) is a process which will enable you to communicate your wishes about your future medical care with those closest to you and your medical team. Some of you may be in good health and wonder why you need to do this, but as the last few months have shown us, life can be very uncertain. If you have the privilege to be able to think about, and communicate your preferences now, then now is the perfect time.
