The Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private, not-for-profit health care
systems in the developing world with community health programs in large geographical areas in Central and
South Asia, as well as in East Africa.
Aga Khan Health Services, Afghanistan (AKHS, A) was established in 2003 as part of the Aga Khan
Development Network (AKDN). AKHS, A provides health care services mainly on behalf of the government
including the Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) and Essential Package of Hospital Services (EPHS) of the
Ministry of Public Health. AKHS, A is unique both in scale and scope, delivering critical health services along
the continuum of care, from Community Health Workers (CHWs) to ISO certified hospital facilities.
AKHS, A is currently implementing healthcare services in Bamyan, Baghlan, Badakhshan, Kabul and Takhar
provinces. The agency’s scope of work includes the provision of primary and secondary healthcare, preventive
and curative medical care, Nursing and Midwifery education, Human Resources Development and Hospital
Management. As a BPHS and EPHS implementer, AKHS, A provides technical support as well as capacity
building of health care personnel, immunization services, nutrition training and the training of Community
Health Nurses and Community Health Midwives.
AKHS, A draws on internal and other donor fundings to continue supplementary and complementary support
to the national health system. Moreover, AKHS, A has introduced innovations, including, expansions of e-
Health services, e-learning initiatives, and cross border arrangements. To promote a healthy environment,
AKHS, A is also implementing net zero and greenhouse gas emission initiatives.
