On #WorldObesityDay, #GetzPharma organized an engaging Obesity Awareness Session for its employees, highlighting the global theme ‘8 billion Reasons to Act on Obesity’. The session brought together leading experts who shared informed perspectives on obesity, metabolic health, and the importance of early lifestyle modifications. Employees participated in meaningful conversations that fostered awareness and supported a better understanding of the long‑term health risks associated with metabolic disorders.

Panel of Experts:

• Dr. Bashir Hanif – Consultant Cardiologist & Executive Director, Tabba Heart Institute, Karachi
• Prof. Dr. Yousuf Kamal Mirza – Consultant Physician, Medilink Hospital, Karachi
• Prof. Dr. Saeed A. Mahar – Consultant Endocrinologist, NICVD, Karachi
• Dr. Mansoor Ahmed – Consultant Cardiologist, Medicare Hospital, Karachi
• Dr. Surendar Dawani – Weight Loss/Bariatric Surgeon, Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi
• Prof. Dr. Nazish Butt – Consultant Gastroenterologist, JPMC, Karachi
• Dr. Zahid Miyan – Consultant Diabetologist & Director, BIDE, Karachi

These experts discussed the nature of obesity, stressing the importance of healthier dietary choices, regular physical activity, and early screenings. Their insights provided employees with a comprehensive view of obesity and its wide‑ranging impact on long‑term health.

The session reflected Getz Pharma’s continued commitment to nurturing a workplace culture that supported awareness, care, and preventive health.