10/10/2026
Coordinator General OIC-COMSTECH, H.E. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, held a meeting with Prof. Dr. Peter Schwarz, President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) on Saturday October 10, 2026 at COMSTECH HQs to strengthen cooperation in diabetes prevention, research, healthcare capacity and professional training across OIC Member States.
The meeting was also attended by Prof. Dr. Abdul Basit, Secretary General of the Diabetic Association of Pakistan, and representatives of Riphah International University and Indus Hospital & Health Network and COMSTECH Officials.
Following a presentation on COMSTECH’s health initiatives, the two sides identified priority areas for cooperation, including halal health products, expansion of the Faith-Based Diabetes Prevention Programme, training of healthcare professionals through the COMSTECH Expert Service, and the promotion of safer and healthier environments.
The meeting also agreed that OIC-COMSTECH’s transnational membership of IDF would be considered at the Federation’s forthcoming meeting in April 2027.