The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Receives International Distinctions for Excellence in Leadership and Environmental Responsibility at the 2025 IHF Awards
Dar es Salaam | November 21, 2025 — The International Hospital Federation (IHF) held its annual Award Ceremony on November 12, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland, during the 48th World Hospital Congress. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the IHF Awards, this year’s programme attracted over 700 entries from 38 countries and territories, highlighting a diverse array of innovative and impactful hospital initiatives from around the world.
Against this global backdrop, The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam (AKH-D) was honoured with two distinctions reflecting its dedication to strong leadership, responsible healthcare delivery, and the continuous advancement of quality services for communities in Tanzania.
- The Bronze Award in the American College of Healthcare Executives Excellence Award for Leadership and Management.
- An Honourable Mention in the Seddiqi Holding Excellence Award for Social and Environmental Responsibility
The Leadership and Management Excellence Award recognise institutions that demonstrate effective decision-making, a strong organizational culture, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare challenges — all essential qualities for maintaining high standards of care.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam (AKH-D) received the Bronze Award in this category for its outstanding leadership in implementing the Tanzania Comprehensive Cancer Project (TCCP). This recognition reflects the hospital’s strategic vision, effective governance, and ability to unite multidisciplinary teams toward a shared goal of improving cancer care and patient outcomes in Tanzania.
The honourable mention AKHD received reflects its commitment to socially responsible activities. This includes the reconstructive surgery camps, which are conducted free for women and children who are victims of burns and violence, as well as Net-Zero 2030.
Building on over 90 years of service, Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania has a strong legacy of providing accessible, high-quality, and affordable healthcare. The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam plays a key role in offering specialised, multidisciplinary services aligned with international standards. The hospital emphasizes innovation, patient safety, and compassionate care, reflected in the dedication of its physicians, nurses, and support teams.
The distinctions reaffirm AKH,D’s contribution to strengthening health outcomes in Tanzania and demonstrate its alignment with global best practices, responsible and effective healthcare strategies, and healthcare leadership development in the region.
About the International Hospital Federation (IHF)
The International Hospital Federation (IHF) is a global, not-for-profit organisation founded in 1929 and headquartered in Switzerland. Representing more than 25,000 hospitals worldwide, the IHF supports knowledge exchange, leadership development, and the advancement of quality and sustainability in healthcare delivery. Through initiatives such as the annual IHF Awards and World Hospital Congress, the Federation brings together hospital and health system leaders from across countries and regions to promote innovation, share best practices, and strengthen the performance of healthcare organisations globally.
About Aga Khan Health Services
Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of three AKDN agencies that support health-related activities, alongside the Aga Khan Foundation and the Aga Khan University. Together, they provide quality health care to 14 million people annually and work closely on planning, training and resource development. AKHS also works with the Aga Khan Education Services and the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat on the integration of health issues into partnered projects.
AKHS is organised into national service companies in Afghanistan, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania and Uganda. While strengthening its institutions and the links between them, each health service company joins government health services and other providers in building effective national health systems. AKHS and AKU manage 940 hospitals and outreach health centres.
For more information, please contact:
Geofrey Anael
PR Coordinator
The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam
📞 +255 654 540 226
📧 geofrey.anael@akhst.org