Pakistan’s Rising NCD Crisis: Experts Urge Immediate Policy Actions to Curb Epidemic
05 December 2024, Islamabad: Pakistan is witnessing a significant un epidemiological shift, with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now accounting for over 60% of deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This alarming trend was the focal point of a national dialogue organized by the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) in collaboration with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination. The event, held at the Ministry’s office, was chaired by Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Health, and attended by health professionals, ministry officials, civil society organizations, and media representatives.
The dialogue underscored the dire health crisis Pakistan faces, with diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CV...