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PSPEN (Pakistan Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition) officially in establishment phase – Founding initiative launched Call for Applications: PSPEN Founding Executive Council – Applications Now Open PSPEN invites healthcare professionals to join its leadership structure through voluntary roles Executive Council formation in progress – Selection based on professional merit and commitment PSPEN aims to strengthen clinical nutrition, parenteral & enteral nutrition practices in Pakistan Founding phase initiatives underway for education, research, and clinical collaboration framework Opportunity to contribute in national clinical nutrition society – PSPEN leadership engagement open PSPEN official membership structure and programs will be announced soon PSPEN (Pakistan Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition) officially in establishment phase – Founding initiative launched Call for Applications: PSPEN Founding Executive Council – Applications Now Open PSPEN invites healthcare professionals to join its leadership structure through voluntary roles Executive Council formation in progress – Selection based on professional merit and commitment PSPEN aims to strengthen clinical nutrition, parenteral & enteral nutrition practices in Pakistan Founding phase initiatives underway for education, research, and clinical collaboration framework Opportunity to contribute in national clinical nutrition society – PSPEN leadership engagement open PSPEN official membership structure and programs will be announced soon
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PSPEN

Advancing Clinical Nutrition Care Across Pakistan

Pakistan Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Pakistan's leading professional society advancing clinical nutrition and evidence based specialized nutrition support. PSPEN promotes excellence in parenteral and enteral nutrition, Oral Nutritional Supplement (ONS) therapy, and nutritional assessment with a focus on improving patient outcomes through education, research, and evidence-based practice.

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Medical Conference
Annual Nutrition Summit 2026
Leading healthcare professionals gathering to advance clinical nutrition practices
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Healthcare Team
Multidisciplinary Care Teams
Collaborative approach to patient nutrition management in hospitals
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Medical Research
Evidence-Based Research
Driving innovation in clinical nutrition through scientific research
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Hospital Care
Patient-Centered Approach
Improving patient outcomes through specialized nutritional support
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Medical Education
Professional Education
Training the next generation of clinical nutrition specialists
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Pakistan's Clinical Nutrition Authority

Founded to address the critical gap in clinical nutrition support, PSPEN brings together physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, nurses, and researchers working in the field of parenteral and enteral nutrition across Pakistan.

2026
Year Founded
PFNO
National Partner
PENSA
Global Partner
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Education & CME

Annual conferences, workshops, and continuing medical education for healthcare professionals.

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Research

Promoting clinical nutrition research relevant to Pakistani patient populations and disease patterns.

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Guidelines

Developing Pakistan-specific clinical nutrition guidelines and standard protocols for hospitals.

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Advocacy

Advocating for nutrition support policies and awareness at national healthcare policy level.

About PSPEN

Who We Are & What We Do

The Pakistan Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (PSPEN) is Pakistan's leading professional society dedicated to advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition support. We serve as the national hub for all professionals involved in nutritional care from all clinical dietitians to nurses, and pharmacists.

PSPEN addresses a critical malnutrition challenge through evidence based education, policy advocacy, and professional development.

  • Promoting standardized nutritional screening on hospital admission
  • Training healthcare teams in advance enteral and parenteral nutrition protocols
  • Developing national clinical nutrition and PEN guidelines
  • Supporting nutrition research and publication in Pakistan
  • Advocating for hospital based clinical Nutrition Support Teams (NST)
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Key Statistics

Clinical Nutrition in Pakistan — The Numbers Matter

59%
Hospitalized patients in Pakistan are malnourished (SGA Study, Lahore)
2.2×
Longer hospital stay for malnourished patients vs. well-nourished
26%
Severely malnourished (SGA-C) among hospitalized adults in Pakistan
30%
Higher mortality risk in malnourished patients (global data)
500+
PSPEN members: physicians, dietitians, pharmacists & nurses
30+
Annual CME events, workshops & training programs conducted
80%
Malnutrition rate in oncology & hematology wards in Pakistan
10+
International society affiliations including PFNO
Our Purpose

Vision · Mission · Aim

PSPEN is committed to transforming nutritional care across Pakistan through a clear strategic framework that guides education, research, and patient advocacy.

Vision

To be Pakistan's leading professional society in parenteral and enteral nutrition, advancing excellence in clinical nutrition through innovation, education, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration, while ensuring that every patient has access to safe, evidence based, and high quality nutrition support.

  • National leadership in clinical nutrition
  • Innovation & research driven practice
  • Safe, evidence based nutrition for all
2030 roadmap

Mission

PSPEN was established to address the significant gap in education, training, certification, and multidisciplinary collaboration in nutrition support across Pakistan. We provide a national platform where dietitians, physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals exchange knowledge, develop skills, share expertise, and collaborate to improve patient care through education, research, clinical guidelines, and global partnerships.

  • Education, training & certification
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Clinical guidelines & global standards
5 strategic pillars

Aim

To strengthen nutrition support services throughout Pakistan by making evidence based parenteral and enteral nutrition education more accessible, promoting multidisciplinary Nutrition Support Teams (NSTs), encouraging professional certification and competency, facilitating national and global knowledge exchange, and supporting modern, standardized, patient centered nutrition support practices in every healthcare institution.

  • Accessible nutrition education
  • Nutrition Support Teams (NSTs)
  • Patient centered care standards
1000+ members by 2028
Our Team

Executive Committee

PSPEN is led by a distinguished group of clinicians, nutritionists, and researchers committed to advancing clinical nutrition in Pakistan.

Areeja Nasir

President
Consultant Clinical Dietitian

Dr. Shazia Khanam

Vice President
Consultant Anesthesia Registrar

Hira Shafqat

General Secretary
Consultant Clinical Dietitian

Muhammad Tahir Habib

Financial Coordinator
Consultant Bromatologist

Sehrish Sikander

Assistant Secretary
Consultant Clinical Dietitian

Kiran Mehboob

Social Secretary
Consultant Clinical Dietitian

Adan Fatima

Academic Coordinator
Consultant Clinical Dietitian

Fatima Hameed

Co Editor
Consultant Clinical Nutritionist
Resource Center

Clinical Nutrition Resources

Access guidelines, tools, calculators, publications, and educational materials curated by PSPEN for healthcare professionals.

Clinical Nutrition Guidelines

PSPEN-developed guidelines for enteral & parenteral nutrition in various clinical conditions.

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Nutrition Calculators

Online tools for calculating energy requirements, protein needs, BMI, MUST score, NRS-2002, and tube feed rates.

Use Calculators

Nutrition Glossary

Explore key nutrition terms, definitions, and concepts designed to support understanding of clinical nutrition.

Browse Glossary

Screening Tools

Downloadable nutritional screening tools including MUST, NRS-2002, MNA, SGA, and SNAQ for clinical use.

Download Tools

Home Nutrition Guide

Patient and caregiver guides for home enteral and parenteral nutrition, translated into Urdu and English.

Download Guides

We are

Advancing Clinical Nutrition in Pakistan through Education. Research. Excellence. Innovation. Advocacy.

Pakistan Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (PSPEN) is dedicated to promoting best practices in clinical nutrition support across Pakistan. We unite healthcare professionals, researchers, and dietitians to advance the standards of parenteral and enteral nutrition through evidence-based education, training, and collaborative initiatives.

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Core Pillars

Evidence-Based Practice

Standardizing protocols for better patient outcomes.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Bridging disciplines to advance nutrition therapy.

Clinical Education & Training

Building skills in parenteral & enteral nutrition.

Standardized Nutrition Support

Ensuring consistency in nutrition support.

Research & Innovation

Improving outcomes through research.

Accessible & Inclusive

Equal opportunities for all professionals.

We Offer Transformative Leadership Programs

PSPEN offers comprehensive educational programs, clinical guidelines, research grants, and certification courses to advance the field of clinical nutrition in Pakistan. Join us in our mission to improve patient care through evidence-based nutrition support.

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Clinical Guidelines Development

PSPEN has developed national guidelines for parenteral and enteral nutrition, adopted by 85% of major hospitals across Pakistan.

Certification Programs

PSPEN offers accredited certification in clinical nutrition with over 1,500 professionals certified since program launch in 2026.

Annual Conference & Events

PSPEN hosts Pakistan's largest clinical nutrition conference annually with over 800 attendees, 50+ international speakers, and 30+ scientific sessions.

GLIM Criteria — Diagnostic Framework for Malnutrition

GLIM Criteria — Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition | PSPEN ★ PSPEN Consensus · GLIM Criteria 2018 PAKISTAN SOCIETY…

Nutritional Risk Screening — NRS-2002

Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS-2002) | PSPEN Pakistan ★ PSPEN Endorsed · Evidence-Based PAKISTAN SOCIETY FOR PARENTERAL …

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about PSPEN membership, activities, and clinical nutrition in Pakistan.

What is PSPEN and what does it do?

PSPEN (Pakistan Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing clinical nutrition in Pakistan through education, research, and practice guidelines.

Who can become a PSPEN member?

Dietitians, physicians, harmacists, nurses, researchers, and students in healthcare fields can join PSPEN as full, associate, or student members.

What are the benefits of PSPEN membership?

Benefits include access to clinical guidelines, discounted conference registration, networking opportunities, research grants, and CME/CPD credits.

Does PSPEN offer training programs?

Yes! PSPEN offers workshops, certification courses, webinars, and an annual international conference on clinical nutrition topics.

How can I contribute to PSPEN research?

Members can submit research proposals for grants, participate in multicenter trials, and publish in PSPEN-affiliated journals.

Are there PSPEN chapters in my city?

PSPEN has active chapters in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta, with regular local events and CME programs.

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