Pakistan Cardiometabolic Health Network

Building a National Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Health Ecosystem

Prevention | Care | Research | Innovation | Policy

Connecting people, data, technology and healthcare systems to improve the cardiometabolic health of Pakistan.

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Sep 26–27 2026
Upcoming flagship event

7th National CRM Conference

Cardiovascular • Renal • Metabolic

26–27 September 2026 Islamabad, Pakistan
Cardiovascular Renal Metabolic

Collaborate. Innovate. Advance.

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Why Cardiometabolic Health Matters

Cardiometabolic health refers to the interconnected health of the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, metabolism, liver, and brain. Conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, chronic kidney disease (CKD), fatty liver disease, stroke, and cardiovascular disease share common risk factors and frequently occur together.

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Disease progression

The Disease Pathway

  1. Obesity
  2. Insulin Resistance
  3. Diabetes
  4. Kidney Disease
  5. Atherosclerosis
  6. Heart Attack / Stroke

These conditions are not isolated diseases; they are manifestations of the same underlying cardiometabolic process.

The Challenge

A global epidemic with Pakistan at the epicentre of the cardiometabolic health crisis.

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A Global Epidemic

  • check_circleCardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for approximately 20 million deaths annually.
  • check_circleMore than 589 million adults worldwide are living with diabetes, and the number continues to rise.
  • check_circleMost premature cardiometabolic deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.
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Pakistan: An Unprecedented CKM Crisis

  • check_circle1 in 3 adults has diabetes or prediabetes.
  • check_circleRising obesity epidemic and increasing hypertension prevalence.
  • check_circleGrowing burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  • check_circleCardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death.
  • check_circleSignificant economic and social consequences — these diseases do not occur in isolation.

The Cardiometabolic Disease Continuum

A progression that can be prevented — early action can change the course.

The cardiometabolic disease continuum from obesity to premature death

Healthy lifestyle, weight management, healthy eating, physical activity, and early medical care can prevent or slow this progression.

Why a Cardiometabolic Approach?

Traditionally, patients are treated separately by cardiologists, endocrinologists, nephrologists, neurologists, and hepatologists. A unified cardiometabolic approach changes that.

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Earlier Identification

Identify at-risk individuals before complications develop.

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Prevention First

Focus on prevention rather than treatment of complications.

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Coordinated Care

Multidisciplinary care pathways across specialties.

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Better Outcomes

Improved patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Reduced Costs

Lower healthcare costs through early intervention.

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System Integration

Connecting clinical care, research, and public health.

Our Strategic Pillars

Five interconnected pillars driving systemic change in cardiometabolic health.

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Research

Registries, trials, and AI-driven digital health applications.

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Prevention

Risk assessment, screening, and community wellness programmes.

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Education

Professional training, patient education, and CME programmes.

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Innovation

Telemedicine, remote monitoring, and predictive analytics.

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Policy

Guidelines, advocacy, and health system strengthening.

The PCHN Ecosystem

Six interconnected initiatives working together for a healthier Pakistan.

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Work Achieved to Date

A strong foundation for national expansion.

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National Conferences

Cardiometabolic conferences held nationwide

2,000+

Patients Managed

Through COMET clinics and outreach

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Research & Outreach

Publications, community programmes, and digital education

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PCHN Flagship Programmes

Integrated initiatives transforming cardiometabolic care across Pakistan.

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COMET Clinical Network

Cardiometabolic Evaluation & Treatment — integrated clinics for obesity, diabetes, hypertension, CKD, fatty liver disease, and ASCVD prevention.

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PAK-CRM Registry

Pakistan's first national CRM registry — targeting 100,000 participants for epidemiology, risk prediction, and outcomes research.

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SMART Health Platform

A digital ecosystem for patient engagement, remote monitoring, risk scoring, and clinical decision support.

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Education Academy

Training programmes for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, and community health workers.

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