Pakistan is honored to be part of the 2nd World Leadership Forum, organized by the Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance (LMGA) and the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) in Phuket, Thailand, from February 23rd to 28th, 2025.

This exclusive gathering brought together sister organizations from countries Finland, China, Hungary, Australia, South Africa, UK, USA, Switzerland, Brazil, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Qatar, Portugal, Chile, South Korea, India, Romania, Malaysia, Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, Thailand and Mexico — uniting leaders and experts committed to advancing public health through lifestyle medicine. As a global platform, it fostered unity, collaboration, and shared learning.

Pakistan was proudly represented by Dr. Shagufta Feroz, Founding President of the Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine (PALM) and Director Riphah Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, who has been a key advocate for the field. Notably, she also participated in the 1st World Leadership Forum in February 2024, where a historic milestone was marked with the signing of the Doha Declaration, solidifying a global commitment to lifestyle medicine.

With Pakistan standing alongside leading nations in this transformative movement, our commitment to enhancing population health through evidence-based lifestyle interventions continues to grow. Together, we strengthen international cooperation to create a healthier, more sustainable future for all.