Dr Pechuho gets AKU Award

Sindh Health and Population Welfare Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho was conferred with the Aga Khan University's (AKU) prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her decades-long service to public health and social welfare. The award was presented by AKU President Sulaiman Shahabuddin during the National Symposium on Primary Health Care held at the university on April 16.

Dr Pechuho, a seasoned public health advocate and Member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, has played a transformative role in improving healthcare delivery across the province. With over 25 years of experience in the sector, she has spearheaded initiatives to combat infectious diseases, expand immunisation programmes, and increase access to healthcare and education for women, children, and underserved communities.

The AKU Lifetime Achievement Award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of research, teaching, healthcare, and global development. Dr Pechuho's leadership and commitment to strengthening Sindh's health infrastructure were lauded at the ceremony, which also acknowledged her enduring legacy of service and reform.