AKU unveils plans to establish CVD Intervention Centers in Rural Sindh

The Aga Khan University’s (AKU) Centre for IMPACT for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Studies held an inception meeting where it laid out its research and development plans to combat the rising incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), mostly in rural Sindh, Pakistan. Professor Zainab Samad, Chair of the Department of Medicine at AKU, who presided over the meeting said, “While we may attribute rising trend of CVDs in rural Sindh to environment factors, unhealthy diet, smoking, and genetic predisposition, it is also true that we have the capability to design healthcare frameworks to counter these trends.” The Secretary Health for Sindh, Mr. Rehan Iqbal Baloch, shared his thoughts on the research and development plans saying, “These research initiatives are vital to enhance community relations, especially in areas with limited infrastructural access. We appreciate the Aga Khan University’s efforts in reaching out to the marginalised communities across the board and raising awareness on intervention methods regarding cardiovascular diseases.”