Liverpool (UK), April 23: Lyallpur Diabetes Foundation (LDF) achieved a significant milestone in international collaboration by holding a strategic meeting with leading diabetes experts from the United Kingdom on the sidelines of a major diabetes event in Liverpool. The meeting was led by Dr. Ahmad Shahzad, President of LDF, along with a delegation from Faisalabad Medical University and senior healthcare professionals from Pakistan.
During the meeting, LDF presented its vision of strengthening diabetes care in Pakistan through international partnerships, specialized healthcare services, academic collaboration, and community-based screening programs. An important outcome of the meeting was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lyallpur Diabetes Foundation and SAMI Pharmaceuticals for the establishment of a Diabetes Spoke Clinic in Faisalabad under the internationally recognized Hub-and-Spoke Model, aimed at expanding access to high-quality diabetes care. The international faculty appreciated LDF’s initiatives and expressed their willingness to collaborate in future academic and clinical activities. They also accepted invitations to participate in the Diabetes Pakistan Conference, scheduled to be held in Faisalabad on 30–31 October 2026, where they will contribute as keynote speakers and scientific experts. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to advancing diabetes education, research, and patient care through long-term international cooperation.