The Aga Khan University Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) has published its 2025 Impact Report, aimed at partners, funders, researchers, policymakers, and communities. This report evaluates five years of progress in enhancing brain and mental health across Africa and South and Central Asia.
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It details BMI’s initiatives in research and innovation focusing on healthy brain aging, dementia, mental health, and transgenerational resilience. Notable projects include Africa-FINGERS, a dementia prevention trial conducted in Kenya and Nigeria, along with investigations into trauma and PTSD in urban Kenya.
Additionally, the report highlights capacity-building efforts that have reached over 11,000 individuals, featuring research fellowships, community-led Living Labs, and international collaborations. It also emphasizes the impact of these efforts on policy and systems, notably contributing to the decriminalization of attempted suicide in Kenya and the implementation of integrated mental health services in Northern Pakistan. The report concludes by outlining future priorities for expanding research, training, clinical services, and policy engagement.