https://www.dailyindependent.com.pk/2026/04/04/aku-sindh-government-partner-for-nursing-education-expansion-in-tando-muhammad-khan/
Media Source: Daily Independent (Pakistan)
Date: 7 April 2026
The Aga Khan University (AKU), in collaboration with the Health Department, Government of Sindh, Pakistan and the Deputy Commissioner Office of Tando Muhammad Khan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen nursing education in the district. Under the partnership, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing programme will be introduced in Tando Muhammad Khan (Sindh), with the first cohort of approximately 50 students expected to be enrolled in 2027. The initiative aims to expand access to high-quality nursing education in rural Sindh and strengthen the province’s healthcare system through skilled workforce development. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Salimah R. Walani, Dean, School of Nursing and Midwifery at AKU, said the initiative reflects a continued commitment to elevating the standards and dignity of the nursing profession in Pakistan.
