Prof. Abdul Basit

30/08/2026

“Insulin is not a luxury—it is a lifeline for every person living with Type 1 Diabetes. Prof. Abdul Basit calls for free and accessible insulin for all, because every patient deserves the right to live, thrive, and be treated no differently from anyone else.”

29/08/2026

28/08/2026

19/08/2026

Prof. Abdul Basit shared valuable insights on the IDF WPR Diabetes Care and Disasters Manual & Translation.

His presentation was delivered during the Global Village Spotlight – Session #2 at the IDF Western Pacific Region Congress 2026, held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia.

18/08/2026

Prof. Abdul Basit shared valuable insights about the pattern of Diabetes in South-East Asia;
His presentation is titled “The Unique Patterns of Diabetes in South-East Asia” at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, IDF-WDR Congress 2026

15/08/2026

Prof. Abdul Basit, Diabetologist

**Indus Hospital & Health Network, Karachi, Pakistan**

I am pleased to participate as an **Invited Speaker and Diabetologist** at the **IDF Western Pacific Region Congress 2026**, being held from **18–21 August 2026** at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia.

Speaking Engagements

Tuesday, 18 August 2026 — 1:45 PM–2:05 PM**
Topic:** *The Unique Patterns of Diabetes in South-East Asia*
Session:** Diabetes Community Day: Congress Highlights (Part 2a) – Diabetes Across Communities & Cultures
Venue:** Plenary 2, Ground Floor

Wednesday, 19 August 2026 — 3:45 PM–4:00 PM**
Topic:** *IDF WPR Diabetes Care and Disasters Manual & Translation*
Session:** Global Village Spotlight – Session #2
Venue:** Theatrette 1, Exhibition Hall

Thursday, 20 August 2026 — 4:00 PM–4:15 PM**
Topic:** *Faith-Based Diabetes Prevention: The Bangladesh Experience and Lessons for Global Scale-Up*
Session:** South Asia Diabetes Symposia by DASG & RSSDI
Venue:** Meeting Room 104, Level 1

It is an honour to contribute to this international platform and to share knowledge and experience in diabetology, diabetes prevention, community care, and culturally appropriate diabetes management , with colleagues and experts from around the world.

Prof. Abdul Basit
*Director Indus Diabetes & Endocrine Centre*
Indus Hospital & Health Network
Karachi, Pakistan

06/08/2026

Prof Abdul Basit representing IHHN and OIC at the Faith Based Diabetes Prevention and Dhaka Declaration at Dhaka Summit.

10/06/2026

Alhamdulillah!

By the grace of Allah, Indus Hospital & Health Network has been recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).

A proud and impactful achievement made possible by the dedication and hard work of our Diabetes & Endocrine team. Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏

07/06/2026

Inshalllah we will halt the progression of Diabetes through the strive together!

04/06/2026

Orientation to Diploma In Diabetes at IHHN in collaboration with IDEC and ICFMPH.
A mission to train thousands of GPs and health care professionals in Diabetes Management from all over Pakistan through National and International experts, while
IHHN is on its way to create comprehensive Diabetes care Centres all over Pakistan. Congratulations to the whole team!