President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appealed to the people of Pakistan today for early screening, timely diagnosis and a healthy lifestyle for controlling diabetes. On the occasion of World Diabetes Day 2026 on Saturday, November 14, both leaders gave separate messages highlighting the necessity of the theme of this year’s World Diabetes Day, which is “Early Action on Diabetes” to protect public health in Pakistan.
Noting alarming statistics from the International Diabetes Federation, President Zardari said that in 2024 there were 34.5 million adult diabetics in the country with more than a quarter undiagnosed. He said that citizens should limit their sugar consumption, keep physically active and take medical screening at an early stage to manage diabetes well. The president also urged the federal and provincial governments, healthcare workers, schools, and the media to lead coordinated efforts to raise awareness, particularly among rural and remote communities.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif echoed these concerns, saying the disease was an emerging public health threat which needed immediate medical treatment to prevent its complications. He said the Federal Government has provided Rs. 6.8 billion for the Prime Minister’s Programme for Prevention and Control of Diabetes Mellitus, which aims to increase early detection facilities, enhance primary healthcare infrastructure, and improve access to treatment. In his closing remarks, the Prime Minister urged the people to take diabetes control as a priority across the country to make them adopt a healthy lifestyle, good nutrition and regular checkup habits.
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