Cardiovascular disease responsible for 30% deaths in Pakistan

• “Pakistan is facing cardiovascular emergency,” warns Dr. Raj Kumar.
• Call Displacement from reactive treatment to preventive prevention.
• The sedentary lifestyle that contributes as deterioration factors, he adds.

Sukkur: Cardiovascular disease has become the leading cause of death in the country, supporting about 400,000 lives a year and representing over 30% of all deaths, The news reported on Monday.

Worried about the growing crisis, health experts and policy -makers demanded emergency, national reforms to prioritize prevention, timely detection and fair access to care, especially in areas not covered.

“Pakistan is facing a cardiovascular state of emergency.

“This is not only a challenge for public health, but a national issue of development – a sick workforce cannot convey the nation forward.”

Dr. Kumar underlined the sedentary way of life, poor nutrition, smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and lack of awareness of heart health were key contributors to the deterioration of the situation.

He emphasized the need to shift from reactive treatment models to preventive prevention, starting with extensive public health and vocational training.

The call for action was issued during the PCS meeting “Leaders Track” held at Sukkur, an advanced academic event organized in collaboration with Pharmacophou – a pharmaceutical company.

The event gathered cardiologists, doctors, trainees and students from all over Sindh to discuss complex cardiac cases, diagnostic strategies and challenges concerning specific areas of cardiac care.

Dr. Kumar noted that a major obstacle to improving results is the lack of trained cardiologists in regional areas, combined with delayed diagnosis and limited access to advanced processes.

“We need to train not only our patients but also our healthcare providers – and that is the goal of leaders to watch,” he said. The meeting included detailed cases presentations, multi -scientific group discussions and interactive learning on invasive cardiology, diagnosis and treatment protocols. Participants investigated the burden of cardiovascular disease in rural areas, underlining the critical need for better sorting programs and stronger primary health infrastructure.

Dr. Syed Fayyaz Mujtaba, coordinator of the PCS Larkana chapter, who led local arrangements for the event, said such academic activities in smaller cities were vital to bridging the knowledge gap. “Attracting programs like this to Sukkur ensures that doctors outside of large urban centers remain up to date on optimal practices and evolving guidelines,” he said.

“Through our collaboration with computers, we are proud to allow knowledge distribution platforms that can immediately improve patient care, he noted, adding that Pharmacophou has focused on long -term collaborations with medical institutions to increase health standards.

In his observations, Dr. Kumar underlined the need for prolonged action. “Educational sessions like these should become a regular feature across the country. We cannot expect doctors to come to learning – we have to learn them,” he said, urging both the public and private sectors to invest more in preventive cardiology, in initiatives.