The Aga Khan University (AKU) is working with four county governments to improve healthcare access to women and children. The Aga Khan University Hospital director of Centre of Excellence Prof. Marleen Temmerman and Associate Dean for Research, Prof. William Macharia said the Canadian government is funding the four-year project at a cost of about Sh500 million. Speaking to journalists before the launch of AKU Mombasa Research Office on March 15th, Prof. Temmerman said the funds will be used for evaluation, research and learning.