Shehbaz Sharif calls for stronger prevention policies, public awareness campaigns and international cooperation to address diabetes in Pakistan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a comprehensive national strategy to prevent diabetes in Pakistan, urging relevant institutions to strengthen public awareness, promote healthy lifestyles and improve coordination on research and preventive measures.

During a meeting with a delegation of international and national medical experts specializing in diabetes treatment at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad on Oct. 10, the prime minister stressed that prevention must receive as much attention as treatment in addressing the growing health challenge.

Sharif called for effective measures to encourage healthy lifestyles among young people, particularly students in colleges and universities. He emphasized the importance of balanced diets, regular physical activity and healthy daily routines in reducing the risk of diabetes.

The prime minister also directed authorities to expand public awareness initiatives through television, radio, digital platforms and other media. These campaigns, he said, should provide information about diabetes prevention, timely diagnosis and healthy living.

PM Calls for Coordinated Prevention Policy

Sharif said a clear policy aligned with national priorities and practical planning were essential to tackling diabetes effectively. He called on relevant institutions to develop a coordinated approach covering research, public awareness and preventive measures.

The prime minister also emphasized the need to strengthen regional and international cooperation to address the growing challenge. He urged authorities to benefit from international experience, scientific research and established best practices to improve diabetes prevention efforts in Pakistan.

The meeting brought together a delegation of national and international medical experts visiting Pakistan to attend an endocrinology seminar.

Medical Experts Express Support for Prevention Efforts

The delegation praised recent measures and policy implementation related to the prevention of diabetes and other diseases, according to the Prime Minister’s Office press release.

The visiting experts also expressed their commitment to supporting diabetes prevention initiatives and public awareness campaigns in Pakistan.

During the meeting, members of the delegation highlighted the contributions of Pakistani medical professionals, saying they were providing important services worldwide in the treatment and prevention of diabetes and other diseases.

The delegation was led by Dr. Syed Abbas Raza, president of the International Society of Endocrinology, and included medical experts from different countries.

Federal ministers Ahsan Khan Cheema and Syed Mustafa Kamal also attended the meeting, along with Minister of State for Health Dr. Malik Mukhtar Bharath and senior officials from relevant institutions.

The meeting focused on strengthening preventive healthcare, encouraging healthier lifestyles and improving cooperation among institutions to address diabetes through coordinated national efforts.