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Getting Real About Drugs, Addiction and Mental Health
Addiction impacts individuals, families, and the Jamat. Join Drs. Reef Karim, Shamin Ladhani & Faiz Jiwani discuss the top 10 things you need to know about Drugs, Addiction, and Mental Health and address the audience’s questions.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Aga Khan Health Board is raising awareness of the important role mental health plays in our lives. We encourage members of the Jamat to take action toward protecting their mental health and overall well-being. Read more to learn about our plans and activities for the month.

Eye Health
Discover tips to protect your vision and maintain healthy eyes by watching our informative video. Your eye health matters—start caring for it today!

Colon Cancer Awareness Month (March 2024)
Learn how colon cancer screening can save lives by detecting issues early. Watch our video to take charge of your health today!

The ABCs of Mental Health Therapy: Navigating Options
Mental heath matters – for every individual, every family and the entire jamat. Join AKHB for an informative webinar The ABCs of Mental Health Therapy: Navigating Options to learn from our panel of experts how therapy can improve your mental health and get your questions answered.

Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment 2023-2024 PSA
Join us to learn the importance of signing up for health care coverage during the 2023-2034 ACA Open Enrollment period.

Affordable Care Act – A Roundtable Discussion
Join us to discover ways to enhance your health & well-being and gain insights on the 2023-2034 ACA Open Enrollment, ensuring that everyone can access cost-effective, high-quality healthcare coverage and services.

Let’s Talk Mental Health – Breaking the Silence
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health! Join AKHB and learn from our panel of experts on ways to take care of your mental health.

World Mental Health Day #LetsTalkAboutIt
October 10, 2023 is designated as the World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organization. Today, the Health Board urges our Jamat to recognize the significance of mental health and placing it on equal footing with physical well-being. The theme chosen for this year for the World Mental Health Day speaks for itself – “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right”!

The 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Learn from our panel of expert physicians about the new 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine. Includes answers to audience questions. Presented in English, Farsi, Gujarati, & Urdu

2023 COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available
The FDA and CDC have just approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for ages six months and above, which provides protection against newer COVID variants. With cases rising and the upcoming flu season, we urge the Jamat to obtain both the new COVID-19 booster and the flu vaccine as soon as possible.

Healthy Habits – Cancer
Dr. Nuruddin Jooma discusses Cancer with Dr. Nadya Hasham-Jiwa, a medical oncologist based in Houston, Texas. The discussion covers risk factors, screening, prevention and general education about the major types of cancers affecting our jamat.