Walkathon held on National Bone and Joint Day
The Trivandrum Orthopaedic Society organized a walkathon and various health awareness programs to mark National Bone and Joint Day. Activities included basic life support training for police and spine screening surveys for students.
Why it matters
Public health awareness campaigns are essential for the early detection of chronic conditions like osteoporosis and spinal deformities.
The Trivandrum Orthopaedic Society (TOS), in association with the Kerala Orthopaedic Association (KOA) and the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA), organised a Bone & Joint Health Walkathon on Sunday, as part of the National Bone and Joint Day 2026 observance. The walkathon, held from Kowdiar Junction to the Museum grounds, was flagged off by the Health Minister, K. Muraleedharan.
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