Awareness events across Kadapa, Nellore mark World Arthritis Day 2026
Hospitals in Kadapa and Nellore organized walkathons and seminars to mark World Arthritis Day 2026. The events focused on early diagnosis, physical activity, and lifestyle changes to improve joint health.
Why it matters
Public health awareness campaigns are essential for managing chronic conditions like arthritis and reducing the long-term burden on the healthcare system.
On the occasion of World Arthritis Day 2026, hospitals conducted various events and seminars to create awareness and promote joint health, while highlighting measures to prevent joint pain and muscle stiffness among the people.
Marking World Arthritis Day, Vidyasagar Arthritis Foundation in association with Vidyasagar Hospital organised an awareness walkathon from Vidyasagar Hospital to Mahaveer Circle in Kadapa on Monday.
The event aimed to raise public awareness about arthritis, promote early diagnosis and preventive measures, and encourage regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle practices for better joint health.
Kadapa district Additional Superintendent of Police Prakash Babu participated in the event. The walkathon witnessed enthusiastic participation from people across different age groups and professional backgrounds, including children, youngsters, senior citizens, doctors and nurses.
Addressing the gathering, Vidyasagar Hospital orthopaedic and robotic joint replacement surgeon Dr. C. Vidyasagar Reddy emphasised the importance of early recognition and appropriate management of arthritis.
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