Prof. Dr. Azra Mahmud Represents Shalamar at Pulse of Asia 2025 | Advancing Hypertension Control in South & Central Asia

We are proud to announce that Prof. Dr. Azra Mahmud, Head of the Department of Clinical Research at Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences, represented Pakistan and Shalamar at Pulse of Asia 2025—a leading international platform focused on cardiovascular health.

In her impactful lecture titled “Breaking the Silence of the Silent Killer: A SACA Roadmap for Hypertension Control,” Dr. Azra, in her role as Chair of the SACA Advisory Group of the International Society of Hypertension, shared a visionary roadmap to combat hypertension across the South and Central Asia region.

Key focus areas included:

🔬 Bridging evidence gaps with regional data

🩺 Promoting accurate blood pressure measurement at all levels

📱 Leveraging digital tools for public education and professional development

🌐 Driving cross-border collaboration in research and policy

Held in China, the birthplace of centuries-old cardiovascular wisdom, the conference served as a timely reminder of how traditional knowledge and modern science can align to tackle the global burden of hypertension.

From grassroots awareness to high-level policy change, Prof. Dr. Azra Mahmud continues to lead the call for regional action against one of the world’s most pressing health challenges.