News
Dissemination of Heartfile’s Research “Assessment of Transfats in Pakistan’s Food Chain”
Heartfile, a leading health think tank NGO, organized a dissemination…Read more
Meeting of Technical Advocacy and Advisory Group (TAAG)
19 January 2024. The TFA Technical Advocacy and Advisory Group…Read more
TFA Technical Advocacy and Advisory Group (TAAG) Meeting
06, October 2023. The TFA Technical Advocacy and Advisory Group…Read more
TFA Advisory Group Quarterly Review Meeting
25th July 2023. The 3rd Quarterly meeting of tha TFA…Read more
Trans Fatty Acids Technical and Advisory Group Quarterly Review Meeting
10th March 2023: We are pleased to share that the…Read more
Trans Fatty Acids Technical and Advisory Group Quarterly Review Meeting
23rd of May 2023: We are pleased to share that…Read more
A Cost-effectiveness analysis for the elimination of industrially produced Trans Fatty Acids
23rd May 2023: Heartfile, a renowned research institution committed to…Read more
Final Concurrence on National Action Plan on Trans fat Elimination in Pakistan.
In continuation of the ITFA elimination efforts in Pakistan, Heartfile…Read more
TFA Advisory Group quarterly meets at Heartfile to review progress
5 July, 2021: Pakistan's Trans-fat Advisory Group convened at Heartfile…Read more
The Battle For Healthy Food
3 January 2021: Heartfile published an op-ed entitled "Society: The…Read more
Striving for a trans-fat free Pakistan
22 December 2020: Heartfile published an op-ed in the Dawn…Read more
Heartfile releases an abridged Urdu version of their earlier documentary film highlighting the prevalence of industrially-produced Trans-fats (iTFAs) in Pakistan's dietary sources and how to save population of Pakistan from exposure to related health risks
15 December 2020: Heartfile publishes an abridged version https://youtu.be/P2rSiYS2GzU of their iTFA…Read moreHeartfile releases a documentary film highlighting the prevalence of industrially-produced Trans-fats (iTFAs) in Pakistan's dietary sources, their known health hazards and how to save population of Pakistan from exposure to related health risks
11 November 2020: Heartfile premiered a documentary in a consultation…Read more
Pakistan's raging NCD crisis cannot be fought without empowered consumers
10 November 2020: Heartfile published an op-ed in the Dawn…Read more
Pakistan's National Action Plan aimed at TFA Elimination in Pakistan steadily progresses towards finalization after a Consultation Seminar in Marriot Islamabad on The National Action Plan concludes their Technical discussion amidst experts and officials.
11th Nov ,2020: Heartfile, together with the World Health Organization…Read more
Covid-19 and Pakistan's raging NCD crisis
Sep 2020: Heartfile’s op-ed “Covid-19 and Pakistan's raging NCD crisis”…Read more
NCD s and COVID
In order to Get the message across to a wider audience…Read more
Second meeting of TFA Advisory Group, Pakistan
22nd September,2020: Subsequent to the February 2020 meeting of the…Read more
COVID-19 and Pakistan’s raging NCD crises
2 August 2020: Heartfile and colleagues recently published an op-ed…Read more
Heartfile publishes Special Supplement on Trans- Fatty Acid (TFA) in Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (JPMA)
June 2020: Heartfile published a special supplement in the Journal…Read more
National Consultation on Development of National Action Plan for TFA Elimination in Pakistan
28th Nov ,2019: Heartfile co-hosted a national consultation workshop with @WHOPakistan &…Read more
Constitution of National TFA Advisory and Advocacy Group, Pakistan
26th Sep , 2019 : In the light of WHO’s calls…Read more
TFA Advocacy Seminar
31st July ,2019: Heartfile co-hosted an advocacy seminar with @WHOPakistan &…Read more
Leading progress on trans fat elimination in Pakistan
30th July , 2019 :Heartfile and Mexico SaludHable held stakeholder…Read more
Heartfile TFA Report Dissemination Event
11th July, 2019: Heartfile co-hosted a dissemination event with @WHOPakistan &…Read more
Training of advocates on Trans Fats Elimination
27th May, 2019: Heartfile, one of the ten advocates from…Read more
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WHO TFA Elimination Framework
The REPLACE action package provides a strategic approach to eliminating industrially-produced trans fat from national food supplies, with the goal of global elimination by 2023. The package comprises an overarching technical document that provides a rationale and framework for this integrated approach to trans fat elimination, along with six modules and additional web resources to facilitate implementation. Read More
Reports
Trans-Fatty Acid (TFA) Elimination in Pakistan: A situational Analysis
This report by Heartfile presents findings which highlight the dangers of TFA consumption and outlines the necessary steps and regulations for its removal in Pakistan. This report can be accessed here
Trans Fat Free by 2023 Report
This report presents case studies of six countries in different regions of the world that have enacted policies to eliminate industrially-produced trans fatty acids/trans fat (TFA) from their food supply. This report can be accessed here
Trans fat free by 2030 - Advocacy for trans fat elimination
Industrially produced trans-fatty acids have no known health benefits, and can be replaced with healthier alternatives. This webinar features different country experiences with proven strategies to reduce and eliminate exposure to artificial TFAs. This Report can be accessed here.
Policy Briefs
Trans-fatty Acid Elimination in Pakistan: A Policy Brief
The policy brief on Trans-fatty Acids (TFA) in Pakistan has been prepared by the World Health Organization (WHO), Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination (Nutrition Wing) and by Heartfile. This policy brief outlines the prevalence and sources of Trans-Fatty Acids in Pakistani diet and outlines a roadmap for TFA elimination for policymakers and civil society to consider in Pakistan’s context. This Policy can be accessed here.
Press Coverage
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