World Heart Day seminar at Karachi University highlights need for early prevention

KARACHI  –  Speakers at a World Heart Day seminar at the University of Karachi stressed the need for early prevention, regular health screenings, and collec­tive efforts by the concerned authorities, medical professionals, and the public to reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases in Pakistan.

The seminar was jointly organised by the Paki­stan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA), the In­ternational Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, Pharmaco, and the YESS Society of Pakistan. It was attended by physicians, surgeons, scientific experts, faculty members, and students.

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Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Dr. Muham­mad Raza Shah, Director of ICCBS, emphasised that cardiovascular diseases remained a major public health challenge in Pakistan and worldwide. He called for coordinated efforts by the concerned authorities and responsible citizens to address the growing burden of heart disease.

Prof. Shah highlighted the importance of scien­tific research and the knowledge gained through clinical trials in understanding cardiovascular health. He also responded to students’ questions about maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.

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