AKU celebrates nurses and midwives as leaders shaping Pakistan’s health care future

At a time when health systems around the world are facing workforce shortages, rising patient needs and growing pressure to deliver quality care, the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery Pakistan (SONAM, PK), together with the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) Division of Nursing Services marked International Nurses and Midwives Day 2026 by recognising the vital role of nurses and midwives to health care in Pakistan. Speaking at the event, Dr Salimah R. Walani, Dean, SONAM, PK addressed the future nurses and Midwives. “This is a great time to become a nurse or a midwife in Pakistan, and globally. Nurses and midwives save lives and improve the health of our populations. With a serious shortage of nurses and midwives globally, the demand for this profession is rising. Young people who are looking for a great rewarding career should choose these professions,” said Dr Walani.