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Help improve healthcare for women with urinary symptoms: take part in a UKHSA survey
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is inviting women across the UK to share their experiences of urinary symptoms and getting care, in a short anonymous survey available in 7 languages.
Showcase your research at the SAHF Annual Conference 2026
Present your work to an audience of more than 300 leading clinicians, researchers, academics, policymakers, and community leaders committed to improving the health of South Asian populations.
Professor Wasim Hanif discusses diabetes risk among South Asians in ETV interview
Professor Wasim Hanif, has featured in an interview with ETV, one of South India’s leading television networks, discussing the factors that contribute to the increased risk of diabetes among South Asian populations.
New Publication Highlights Progress in South Asian Health Research
A new peer-reviewed publication in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, authored by SAHF Fellows Aneesha Chauhan and Shaan Sahota, marks an important contribution to the evolving landscape of South Asian health research.
Help Shape Heart Health Information for South Asian Communities
The South Asian Health Foundation (SAHF) is working in partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to improve heart health information for South Asian communities.
SAHF-DAR Ramadan Conference 2026: A Day of Insight, Reflection and Recognition
Highlights from the SAHF-DAR Ramadan Conference 2026, bringing evidence, reflection, and practical guidance to support safe fasting during Ramadan and beyond.
26th Annual SAHF Conference: Sharing Knowledge, Inspiring Change
The 26th Annual SAHF Conference brought together over 270 healthcare professionals from across the UK for two inspiring days of learning, reflection, and collaboration.
TRUSTEE APPLICATION
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Stroke Support Calls Offer Lifeline for Recovery - In Multiple Languages
Stroke survivors and their families can now access tailored emotional and practical support through the Stroke Association’s Weekly Volunteer Calls service.
The Brown Heart: Dr. Nirmal Joshi’s Film Illuminates Heart Health Crisis Among Indians
Dr. Nirmal Joshi, an Indo-American physician and filmmaker, has unveiled The Brown Heart, a compelling documentary now streaming on JioHotstar.
Leicester Tigers launch programme to get more Asian women into rugby
Leicester Tigers are launching a new programme to encourage more Asian women into rugby union. Premiership Rugby has announced that additional investment is going to be made in its ground-breaking Project Rugby programme to improve the diversity of women and girls playing the sport regularly.
Top 10 Tips: Engaging South Asian communities with health research
These Top 10 Tips were compiled following a workshop with professionals working within South Asian communities to promote health and wellbeing, and with the support of UCL.
SAHF Seminar Mental Health in Times of COVID now available to view
The event was chaired by Kiran Sehmi, with guest presentations from Anita Solanki and Sally Burns, we explored the challenges faced by local mental health teams and how we can address mental health inequalities.
SAHF UK-India COVID-19 webinars
This is a series of UK-India COVID-19 webinars from the South Asia Health Foundation and the Academic Health Science Network (AHSN Network), sharing our experiences of COVID-19.
SAHF 10 Point Plan to Support COVID-19 Crisis in India
South Asian Health Foundation launches a call to action the Covid India Crisis and a step change in collaboration to build on the excellent global effort during the pandemic to date.
SANSAR/Burgundy Young Investigator Award
The SANSAR-Burgundy Young Investigator Award provides recognition and support to an outstanding young investigator whose research activities are focused on the health of South Asians.
Professor Partha Kar awarded an OBE
The NHS England National Specialty Advisor with has been awarded the for services to people with diabetes.