ISLAMABAD, Nov 14: The Department of Endocrinology, Capital Hospital Islamabad, in collaboration with the Pakistan Endocrine Society (PES), commemorated World Diabetes Day 2026 with an awareness and educational event at the Capital Hospital Auditorium on Saturday.
The event, held under the theme “Early Action on Diabetes,” was attended by more than 80 participants. It focused on the importance of early detection, timely intervention, diabetes prevention and comprehensive care to help reduce the growing burden of diabetes.
Scientific presentations were delivered by Dr Nosheen Chohan, Dr Saleha Ahmed and Dr Fatima Bilal. The speakers covered key areas including diabetes prevention, gestational diabetes, and resilience and psychological well-being among people living with diabetes.
An interactive question-and-answer session was conducted by Dr Sarwar Malik, Head of the Department of Endocrinology. The expert panel included Dr Attiya Naveed, Dr Sheeba Noreen, Dr Farhan Ali and Dr Abid Saeed. The session was moderated by Dr Aiman Malik.
A special feature of the programme was the presentation of the Best Fellow Endocrinology Award to Dr Aiman Malik in recognition of her outstanding performance, dedication and commitment to the field of endocrinology.
Dr M. Naeem Taj, Executive Director, Capital Hospital, attended the event as chief guest. He appreciated the efforts of the Department of Endocrinology and emphasised the need for public awareness, preventive healthcare and coordinated efforts to combat diabetes.
The programme concluded with a diabetes awareness walk, reinforcing the message of collective responsibility in preventing diabetes and promoting healthier lifestyles.
Capital Hospital Islamabad and the Pakistan Endocrine Society reaffirmed their commitment to improving diabetes awareness, encouraging early diagnosis and enhancing the quality of care.
The event underlined the message that early action today can prevent complications tomorrow and help create a healthier future.
