Karachi Celiac Society

Educating and spreading awareness about Celiac Disease.

Celiac Disease occurs in around 1% of the Pakistani population, however, 90% of patients remain undiagnosed.

Our mission is to empower and support individuals affected by Celiac Disease and gluten-intolerance. We aim to do this through fostering awareness, education, and increasing access to resources, with the ultimate goal of promoting a Celiac-friendly world.

What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is a chronic digestive and immune disorder that damages the small intestine. The disease is triggered by eating foods which contain gluten. People affected by Celiac disease must strictly adhere to a gluten-free diet.

Karachi Celiac Society

Meet the Team

Founder - Ameera Osman

Hi! My name is Ameera. I’m 17 years old and currently an A-Levels student who has been living in Karachi for 7 years. I was 2 years old when I was diagnosed with Celiac, so I have been gluten-free pretty much my whole life. When I first moved to Karachi it was extremely difficult settling into a society in which the idea of a strictly gluten-free diet was completely alien. More importantly, I struggled finding a community of people who lived the same lifestyle as me.

I decided to start Karachi Celiac Society in 2020 with the aim of helping people struggling to adapt to a gluten-free lifestyle find a community of people facing the same challenges. Within this community we aim to educate and share resources, making gluten-free living in Karachi easier one step at a time.

Medical Advisor - Dr. Faisal Wasim Ismail

Dr. Faisal Wasim Islmail is the Associate Professor of the Section of Gastroenterology at Aga Khan University. He specialises in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and disorders of the digestive track. He is an avid teacher, mentor, and researcher. He has published extensively and has been invited to speak at national and international conferences.