SZH marks World Arthritis Day with awareness walk
Shaikh Zayed Hospital in Lahore hosted an awareness walk and educational session to mark World Arthritis Day. Experts emphasized the importance of early diagnosis, regular physical activity, and consistent medical treatment to manage musculoskeletal conditions.
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Public health initiatives like this are crucial for improving long-term patient outcomes and reducing the burden of chronic joint diseases in the community.
Lahore - Shaikh Zayed Hospital Lahore marked World Arthritis Day with an awareness walk and a mini educational session organized by the Department of Rheumatology & Immunology in collaboration with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, timely treatment, and comprehensive care for arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. The awareness walk commenced at the main hospital entrance and was led by Prof. Dr. Ayesha Humayun, Chairperson and Dean, SZPGMI; Dr. Muhammad Hatif Iqbal, Executive Director, Shaikh Zayed Hospital Lahore; Prof. Nasreen Ehsan, Deputy Dean; Prof. Dr. Aflak Rasheed, Head of the Department of Rheumatology & Immunology; and Prof. Dr. Syed Wasif Ali Shah, Head of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
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