Islamabad, September 26, 2018 (PPI-OT): President Dr. Arif Alvi said that Cardiovascular diseases are on the rise and tobacco is a major risk factor for these diseases in addition to lack of awareness in the general population and sedentary lifestyle. The President said this while talking to Maj. Gen (R) Masud-ur-Rehman Kiani, Chairman Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) who called on him along with a delegation of PANAH Trust at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. The President emphasized that in addition to the governmental efforts the people should also change their lifestyle and improve their diet for the prevention of heart and other diseases.
He appreciated the service of PANAH and stated that its campaigns and camps about the prevention of heart diseases were creating awareness among the masses. The President commended the role of PANAH in educating and building capacity of healthcare personnel. He also assured his full support and Patronage to this noble cause. Chairman PANAH Maj. Gen (R) Masud-ur-Rehman Kiani briefed the President about the activities of his organization in the service of humanity.
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