Tuesday, November 3

PANAH Calls for Mandatory Food Warning Labels to Combat Rising Diabetes

 

PANAH Calls for Mandatory Food Warning Labels to Combat Rising Diabetes The Pakistan Times

Karachi, 28 October 2026 ( Nosheen) :The Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), in collaboration with the University of Karachi, organized a World Diabetes Day awareness session highlighting Pakistan’s growing diabetes crisis and the need for mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWLs).PANAH Secretary General Sana Ullah Ghumman stressed that unhealthy diets, sugary drinks, obesity and physical inactivity are major contributors to diabetes. He urged the government to implement mandatory warning labels to help consumers identify products high in sugar, salt and unhealthy fats.Mr. Ghufran Saeed and Ms. Abeera Mohin emphasized healthy lifestyles, public awareness and the role of youth in diabetes prevention.PANAH called for urgent government action to promote healthier food choices and protect future generations from diabetes and other non-communicable diseases.