Saturday, 11th April 2026

In a significant step toward transforming the regional healthcare landscape, a dedicated group of certified Lifestyle Medicine physicians and allied health professionals convened for their first official gathering in Lahore on April 11, 2026.

The meetup served as a strategic platform for experts to connect, share clinical insights, and reinforce the collective mission of integrating lifestyle-based interventions into mainstream medical practice.

While the Lifestyle Medicine movement is gaining rapid momentum across Pakistan, this local gathering highlighted Lahore’s growing role as a hub for evidence-based wellness. The participants, comprising doctors and healthcare practitioners, focused on:

• Community Building: Establishing a supportive network of certified professionals within the city.
• Knowledge Exchange: Sharing best practices for managing chronic diseases through nutrition, physical activity, and stress management.
• Future Vision: Outlining a roadmap to expand the reach of Lifestyle Medicine to the wider public and clinical institutions.

The event emphasized that Lahore possesses a passionate and dedicated workforce ready to lead the shift from traditional reactive care to proactive, lifestyle-centric health solutions. As an institution at the forefront of this specialty, the Riphah Institute of Lifestyle Medicine (RILM) continues to support such initiatives to ensure certified practitioners have the resources and community needed to drive national health reforms.

The gathering concluded with a shared commitment to hold regular meetups and collaborative sessions, ensuring that the movement in Lahore remains vibrant and impactful.