Eating Disorders Association of Pakistan (EDAOP) was officially launched on World Eating Disorders Action Day 2021 as a national initiative of Cyntax Health Projects (Pvt.) Ltd., Pakistan’s first female-led registered Contract Research Organization focused on health, education, and technology. After spearheading large-scale grassroots campaigns to raise awareness about eating disorders, Cyntax Health Projects identified the urgent need for a dedicated platform to address this critical and underrepresented public health issue in Pakistan. EDAOP was formed to align with both national and global goals—to advocate, research, educate, and support individuals and communities impacted by eating disorders across the country.
mission
EDAOP is dedicated to the early identification, prevention, and treatment of eating disorders in Pakistan by breaking stigma, raising culturally relevant awareness, and serving as the
leading national resource for support, education, and treatment pathways.
vision
Our Strategic Goals
EDAOP works across multiple domains to advance its mission:
Data & Research
o Produce evidence-based data on the prevalence and management of eating disorders in Pakistan
o Develop innovative pharmacological and behavioral interventions for screening, treatment, and prevention
Education & Awareness
o Adapt and develop culturally appropriate resources from global evidence
o Design web-based tools for awareness, early identification, and prevention
o Create certified training programs to strengthen healthcare provider capacity and caregiver support
Professional Engagement
o Establish a national database of healthcare professionals trained in eating disorder management
o Design a roadmap for service delivery engaging individuals with lived experience and frontline health workers
Advocacy & Partnerships
o Advocate for policy reforms and resource allocation in public health agendas by building strategic national and international alliances to secure funding and promote equity in research and programming
o Promote cross-sectoral collaboration for inclusive and sustainable support systems