Specialists Stresses Timely Prevention, Diagnosis On World Arthritis Day
Mansoor Ali Khan, head of Department for Orthopedics
AKU
Media Source: Urdu Point (Pakistan)
Date: 13 October 2025
Marking World Arthritis Day, orthopaedic specialists recently underscored the significance of educating people about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, stressing the benefits of exercise, symptom recognition, preventive strategies and the importance of early diagnosis to reduce the risk of severe complications. Mansoor Ali…
Marking World Arthritis Day, orthopaedic specialists recently underscored the significance of educating people about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, stressing the benefits of exercise, symptom recognition, preventive strategies and the importance of early diagnosis to reduce the risk of severe complications. Mansoor Ali Khan, head of Department for Orthopedics at Aga Khan University Hospital, highlighted that World Arthritis Day is a global health awareness event held annually on 12 October. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and bringing people together worldwide to support those affected by these conditions. He explained that World Arthritis Day serves as a platform to amplify voices advocating for better treatment options and improved care for patients living with RMDs, adding, the initiative aims to create more opportunities for education, research, and access to healthcare services.