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Monthly Archives: January 2025
Consultation Meetings
Islamabad, January 27, 2025 – Building on the momentum from the January 6 meeting, a follow-up consultation at Ramada Islamabad convened a diverse panel of health experts, food policy specialists, public health officials, and academic leaders. Participants from government agencies, research institutions, and civil society advanced the roadmap for Front of Pack Warning Labels on ultra-processed foods high in sugar, salt, and transfats. The session culminated in the finalization and concurrence of a robust policy brief designed to tackle dietary risk factors and curb the rising burden of non-communicable diseases.
Heartfile Conducts Second Tobacco Awareness Session for Adolescents
Islamabad | January 22, 2025 – Continuing its series of health talks, Heartfile conducted its second Tobacco Awareness Session at the Superior Group of Colleges, Chak Shahzad Campus, to educate adolescents on the dangers of smokeless tobacco (SLT) and promote informed lifestyle choices. The first session in the series was held on October 22, 2024, at a private school in Islamabad.
Over 50 students from the 12th grade, along with three faculty and staff members, participated in the interactive session, which included expert-led discussion, a Q&A segment, and educational health talks. Heartfile also donated printed awareness materials to the college library to further support tobacco education efforts.
These initiatives play a crucial role in equipping young individuals with the knowledge to make healthier decisions and contribute to a tobacco-free future.
Consultation Meetings
Islamabad, January 6, 2025 – Top health and food policy experts, public health officials, and thought leaders from across Pakistan convened at Ramada Islamabad for a high-level consultation jointly organized by Heartfile and PANAH. The meeting focused on charting an actionable roadmap for introducing Front of Pack Warning Labels on ultra-processed foods high in sugar, salt, and transfats to curb rising NCDs. Experts presented compelling evidence on the burden of unhealthy dietary patterns and stressed regulatory reforms to safeguard population health.