Diabetes epidemic

I am writing to highlight the growing concern of diabetes in Pakistan. Diabetes is a serious health condition that can lead to severe complications if left undiagnosed or untreated. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), Pakistan has one of the highest prevalence rates of diabetes in the world. Diabetes is also a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, and amputations in Pakistan. In addition to the human toll, diabetes also has a significant economic impact on Pakistan due to rising healthcare costs.

To address this issue, I propose that we launch a public awareness campaign to educate people about the importance of early detection and treatment of diabetes. This campaign can include: Public service announcements on television and radio, social media campaigns to promote awareness about diabetes, free diabetes screening and testing in public health clinics, educational programmes in schools to teach children about healthy eating and exercise habits, and partnerships with healthcare providers to improve access to diabetes care and treatment.

Minahil Shaikh

Karachi