What happened
Through 2025, State Life ran one of the largest free diabetes screening drives in Pakistan's history, reaching almost 113,000 individuals in partnership with over 450 hospitals across Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
CEO Shoaib Javed Hussain framed the drive as part of a wider strategy: target preventable disease through early detection, reduce mortality, and lower future healthcare costs for families and the system alike.
Why an insurer pays for prevention
Diabetes caught early is managed with lifestyle changes and inexpensive medication; caught late, it means complications and hospital wards. An insurer that screens today is reducing tomorrow's claims — and, more importantly, keeping its policyholders alive and well. Everyone's incentives point the same way.
The Sidq Advisors take
We encourage every client family to treat screening the way this program does: routine, not reactive — especially where diabetes or heart disease runs in the family.
And when choosing health cover, ask what wellness or screening benefits ride along with it. Prevention that's already paid for is the cheapest healthcare you'll ever get.
Frequently asked questions
Was the screening really free?
Yes — the drive offered free diabetes screening to participants via State Life's partner hospital network.
Where did it operate?
Across Pakistan's four provinces, through more than 450 collaborating hospitals.
What should I do if I missed it?
A basic glucose test is inexpensive at most labs. If results concern you, see a doctor — and consider health cover before conditions develop, as pre-existing conditions can affect coverage.