Mushaal advocates health as a fundamental right at PANAH Awareness Campaign

Mushaal extends her full support to efforts aimed at eradicating diseases stemming from unhealthy dietary practices.

Mushaal advocates health as a fundamental right at PANAH Awareness Campaign. In a compelling declaration, Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment, Mushaal Hussein Mullick, has emphasized health as a basic right for all individuals. At a noteworthy awareness campaign organized by the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH), Mushaal underscored the crucial link between mental and physical health, promoting healthy dietary choices and lifestyle.

The event, graced by Mushaal as the Chief Guest, brought together esteemed figures such as Surgeon General (Rtd.) Kamal Akbar, Sabien Hussein Mullick (Focal Person to SAPM), Sanaullah Ghumman (Secretary General PANAH), Munawar Hussain (Advocacy consultant), Abid Abbassi (President Rawalpindi/Islamabad Union of Journalists), and other prominent personalities from the media and civil society. Serving as a platform for awareness and dialogue, the campaign aimed to shed light on the essential connection among health, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.

Expressing deep concern over Pakistan ranking third in the world for diabetes cases, Mushaal urged individuals not to take their health for granted. She emphasized the need for adopting proper dietary habits and incorporating regular physical exercise as effective preventive measures against numerous diseases.

Mushaal commended PANAH for its impactful efforts in organizing awareness sessions, not only within Pakistan but also in Afghanistan and Turkey. She extended her gratitude to dedicated media workers, acknowledging their unwavering support in promoting the cause of a healthy diet and disease prevention.

The event served as a catalyst for a collective commitment towards fostering overall health and well-being within the community. As health takes center stage in national discourse, Mushaal’s advocacy for health as a fundamental right resonates as a call to action for individuals to prioritize their well-being and embrace preventive measures against prevalent health challenges.

Mushaal advocated for efforts in raising awareness among mothers about their children’s diets, emphasizing the profound impact on the health of the future generations. She underscored that school and colleges should also be included in these awareness campaigns as educational institutions were where many children develop dietary habits, both positive and negative.

Mushaal drew attention to excessive consumption of sugar and salt based food, labeling them as “white poisons”, the root cause of numerous diseases. She asserted that a concerted effort was essential to address the health risks posed by excessive sugar and salt intake. She offered her support to initiatives focused on preventing diseases stemming from unhealthy dietary practices.

Mushaal extended an invitation to both PANAH and members of the media for collaboration in the implementation of a 100-day plan initiated by Ministry of Human Rights. She emphasized that health and access to healthcare facilities should be recognized as fundamental rights of all individuals.

Mushaal extended congratulations to PANAH for organizing the awareness session aimed at educating people about disease prevention. She acknowledged the organization’s impactful work not only within Pakistan but also in Afghanistan and Turkey. SAPM Mushaal Hussein Mullick also thanked the dedicated media workers for their unwavering support in promoting the cause of a healthy diet and disease prevention.