Aga Khan University Hospital wins JCI Gold Seal for cardiac and cataract care
AKUH
AKUH
Media Source: Daily Independent (Pakistan)
Date: 16 April 2026
The Aga Khan University Pakistan has been awarded the Joint Commission International (JCI) Gold Seal of Approval for its Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery and senile cataract surgery programmes, marking a major recognition of its compliance with international healthcare standards. According to the hospital, the certification reflects sustained adherence to global benchmarks for patient safety, clinical quality, and healthcare delivery systems. It also places AKUH among a select group of hospitals worldwide with such distinctions in these specialised surgical areas. AKUH leadership termed the recognition a validation of its commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality healthcare delivery. The certification underscores the hospital’s position in advancing internationally benchmarked medical services in Pakistan.