Media Source: Medical News (Pakistan)
Date: 31 July 2025
Shaista Meghani, a distinguished alumna of the Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM) in Pakistan, has been awarded the prestigious Jannetta MacPhail Award by the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing, recognising her superior academic performance and scholarly excellence at the doctoral level. An experienced instructor, researcher, and clinical leader, Shaista Meghani has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to advancing the nursing profession through her work in clinical care, academia, and health systems research. The Jannetta MacPhail Award is presented annually to a doctoral student who exemplifies academic distinction, and Shaista’s record of excellence is a true reflection of that standard.