Dar es Salaam November 13, 2025: Dr. Zeenat Sulaiman Khan, a distinguished healthcare professional and leader, has been re-elected to the Governing Council of the International Hospital Federation (IHF). She currently serves as the Regional Chief Executive Officer of Aga Khan Health Services, East Africa (AKHS EA), overseeing the strategic direction and operational excellence of a broad network of healthcare facilities across the region. An esteemed alumna of Aga Khan University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan, Dr. Khan’s educational background laid a strong foundation for her impactful career in healthcare leadership.
Founded in 1929, the IHF is a renowned global not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Switzerland. It is dedicated to raising standards of hospital management and healthcare quality worldwide, fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence among healthcare providers across different countries and cultures. IHF members are part of a community of over 25,000 hospitals shaping the future of healthcare around the world.
With a career spanning over 30 years, Dr. Khan has accumulated extensive experience and expertise in various aspects of healthcare systems. Her re-election to the IHF Governing Council recognises her unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and significant contributions to health sector development. It is a testament to her influence and the respect she commands within the global healthcare community.
Join us in celebrating and congratulating Dr. Zeenat Sulaiman Khan for her continued commitment to healthcare excellence and her vital role in shaping the future of hospital management worldwide!
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.