Monthly Archives: July 2009

Inaugurating Ceremony of the Restoration of Forodhani Park – Photographs

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Aga Khan pledges support for Zanzibar

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His Highness the Aga Khan yesterday assured Zanzibar of continued support in undertaking development projects, including setting up a microfinance scheme that will provide loans amounting to more than Sh1 billion. Speaking during the opening of the refurbished Forodhani Park, … Continue reading →

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Astrorobotic rover aims to visit Apollo 11 site after 40 years

Posted on July 31, 2009 by

Forty years after Apollo 11 touched down on the moon, plans are afoot to revisit the site to see how the remains have stood up to four decades of radiation and micrometeorite bombardment. One vehicle that may well be used … Continue reading →

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New Ion Engine could reach Mars in 39 days

Posted on July 31, 2009 by

Last week, as the world celebrated the first lunar landing, Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins both called for NASA to make Mars its next goal. But the chemical propulsion system that took them to the moon would … Continue reading →

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AKU: Diabetes and Ramadan

Posted on July 31, 2009 by

Aga Khan University Hospital invites you to a health awareness seminar on Diabetes and Ramadan on Time and Venue 4:00 – 6:00 pm Lecture Hall 1, AKU Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan Programme Topics Speakers Management of Diabetes in Ramadan Dr … Continue reading →

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Aga Khan East Africa Visit – Photographs

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Aga Khan Reviews Progress on AKDN Projects in East Africa

Posted on July 30, 2009 by

Nairobi, Kenya, 28 July 2009 – His Highness the Aga Khan, accompanied by his daughter Princess Zahra, reviewed progress on various projects of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), including the US$ 50 million Heart and Cancer Centre of the Aga Khan … Continue reading →

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Mawlana Hazar Imam visits East Africa

Posted on July 30, 2009 by

Mawlana Hazar Imam greets Princess Zahra on arrival at the Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa Mawlana Hazar Imam, accompanied by Princess Zahra, is currently on a brief tour of East Africa to review the progress of Aga Khan Development Network initiatives in the region. … Continue reading →

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ECD: The Science of Early Childhood Development

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

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Kenya seeks closer ties with AKDN

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 28 – President Kibaki has encouraged the Aga Khan Development Network to continue being at the forefront in supplementing government efforts in the areas of education and health. The President who spoke at a meeting with his … Continue reading →

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Kibaki lauds Aga Khan effort

Posted on July 29, 2009 by

Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki yesterday urged the Aga Khan Development Network to continue being at the forefront in supplementing government efforts in education and health. The President said the Government would support the network’s efforts, especially in empowering farmers through … Continue reading →

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Aga Khan in Kenya

Posted on July 28, 2009 by
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IIS: Shahrastani’s Esoteric Commentary on Qur’an

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

The Institute of Ismaili Studies is pleased to announce the publication of Keys to the Arcana: Shahrastani’s Esoteric Commentary on the Qur’an, translated by Toby Mayer. This book, published in association with Oxford University Press, is part of the IIS’ … Continue reading →

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Karibu: Welcome to Kenya

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

After 2x 7.5 hour plane rides and a 4h layover in Heathrow, we finally made it to the Serena Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya at approximately 9:30pm East African time… That’s 17h of traveling, folks! Friday in Ottawa, we had a … Continue reading →

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Kenya: Brain Drain Hurting Country

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

Nairobi — Prime Minister Raila Odinga has called on professionals trained locally to commit a fraction of their careers to serving the country after training before they go abroad for greener pastures if they must. The PM said the government … Continue reading →

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AFGHANISTAN: Tele-service attracts patients to Bamyan hospital

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

BAMYAN: A hospital in Bamyan Province, central Afghanistan, has set up a tele-medicine facility, linking it to the French Medical Institute for Children (FMIC) in Kabul, the capital, for tele-radiology, tele-conferencing and other medical services. The machine was launched in … Continue reading →

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HealtH: Stopping to smell the lemons can help reduce stress

Posted on July 27, 2009 by

Stopping to smell the roses is a good mantra to encourage you to take the time to appreciate what’s around you. Stopping to smell the lemons might not have the same ring to it, but scientists in Japan have shown … Continue reading →

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