Insulin access is critical for diabetes patients in Pakistan

A junior doctor in Pakistan, Dr. Yahya Ur Rehman, highlights the struggles of diabetes patients facing complications due to unaffordable insulin. He emphasizes that insulin is essential for survival, not a luxury. Dr. Rehman, who has lived with diabetes for 12 years, has joined a global non-profit to advocate for universal access to insulin. He notes that high prices and poor healthcare systems make insulin inaccessible for many. He calls for pharmaceutical companies to prioritize patient needs over profits. Dr. Rehman is committed to promoting equitable healthcare policies to ensure everyone with diabetes can access necessary medication.