ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): A workshop on self-care and healthy lifestyle practices was held at the Health Services Academy (HSA) as part of the pre-conference activities of the 16th Annual International Public Health Conference, highlighting the importance of preventive healthcare and healthy habits in reducing non-communicable diseases.
Prof. Dr. Humaira Mahmood organized and co-facilitated the workshop alongside Dr. Tahira Sadiq and Dr. Farrah Pervaiz, experts in lifestyle medicine and public health.
The session focused on adopting healthy habits early in life and equipped participants with practical strategies to improve well-being, prevent non-communicable diseases and promote healthier lifestyles.
The facilitators emphasized that consistent self-care practices and positive behavioural changes could play a significant role in disease prevention and fostering a culture of wellness within communities.
Prof. Dr. Humaira Mahmood encouraged students to join her Healthy Habits Campaign and become advocates for positive lifestyle changes in their communities.
She stressed the need to translate public health awareness into practical action, noting that sustainable improvements in community health begin with small, consistent steps and a collective commitment to healthier living.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
