Al-Mustafa Welfare Society Hosts Health Gala to Combat Diabetes in Karachi
— November 13, 2025
KARACHI (AIA) Al-Mustafa Welfare Society marked World Diabetes Day with a large-scale Family Health Gala, bringing together hundreds of citizens to promote awareness about diabetes prevention and management. The event, held at An-Nisa Club, Gulshan Chowrangi, offered free medical tests, including blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol screenings, as well as on-spot consultations with health professionals.
The gala featured nutritional food stalls, offering healthy meals to attendees, and a lucky draw with special prizes. Distinguished guests, including former Federal Minister Gen (R) Abdul Qadir Baloch and Additional IG Police Javed Alam Odho, praised the society’s efforts in promoting public health and community service.
Speakers, including Dr. Obaid Hashmi (Diabetologist), Ayaz Khan, Moin Khan, Dr. Durreshahwar Jamal Qazi (Secretary of the Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority), and Haji Muhammad Hanif Tayyab (Patron of Al-Mustafa Welfare Society), emphasized the importance of early diagnosis, healthy lifestyle choices, and regular monitoring in managing diabetes, while also highlighting the growing concern of Thalassemia in Pakistan. The event concluded with a strong message of awareness, prevention, and collective action for a healthier future.