President of International-Diabetes-Federation Peter Visits ICCBS, University of Karachi
Pakistan has the world’s highest prevalence of diabetes, with over 34.5 million active cases
Karachi – 5 November 2026 (MT Team) : The President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), Prof. Peter Schwarz of Germany, recently visited the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi.
Accompanied by Prof. Dr. Abdul Basit, a leading diabetologist and Director of the Indus Diabetes and Endocrine Center at Indus Hospital, Prof. Schwarz was welcomed to the international research center by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Raza Shah, Director of ICCBS.
It is pertinent to mention that Prof. Schwarz recently concluded a high-profile visit to Pakistan.
During a meeting with Prof. Raza Shah, the IDF president expressed serious concern over the high prevalence of diabetes in Pakistan. He said that the country currently has the highest prevalence of diabetes globally, with over 34.5 million active cases, making it a major healthcare challenge.
He said that the IDF serves as the global voice of the diabetes community. The non-profit umbrella organisation, comprising 264 national diabetes associations in 163 countries and territories, works to improve and empower the lives of an estimated 590 million people living with diabetes and to prevent the disease among those at risk.
Prof. Schwarz also appreciated the opportunity to visit ICCBS and praised the state-of-the-art research facilities available at the centre.
During the meeting, Prof. Raza Shah underscored the urgent need for national advocacy, policy interventions and collective action to address the growing diabetes epidemic in Pakistan. He also briefed Prof. Schwarz on the extensive scientific and research activities being conducted at ICCBS.
Furthermore, he provided an overview of the center’s establishment, growth and contributions to molecular medicine, drug research and forensic science.
