World Arthritis Day 2026 Celebration at IPHH Jammu

The World Arthritis Day awareness programme commenced at 1:30 PM in the Multipurpose Hall with a warm welcome address by Ms. Jagneet Kaur, B.Sc. Nursing 4th Semester student. She welcomed the faculty members and students and highlighted the importance of observing World Arthritis Day to raise awareness about joint health, arthritis prevention, and proper care.

This was followed by an informative PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Neha, Head of the Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing. The presentation covered various aspects of arthritis, including its types, causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment options, and nursing management.

Special emphasis was placed on the importance of early recognition, effective pain management, regular physical activity, and healthy lifestyle habits. The session also highlighted the role of nurses in educating patients and their families about arthritis care and helping individuals manage the condition effectively.

World Arthritis Day 2026 Poster Competition and Presentation

A poster competition was organized for B.Sc. Nursing students to encourage creativity, teamwork, and active participation in health awareness activities. Students prepared and presented informative posters on different aspects of arthritis, including its symptoms, prevention, treatment, and management.

The activity allowed students to demonstrate their understanding of arthritis through visual presentations and clear health education messages. It also helped improve their communication and presentation skills while encouraging them to share important information about joint health and arthritis care with the wider community.

Vote of Thanks

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Shagunpreet Kaur. She expressed her sincere gratitude to the college management, faculty members, resource person, event coordinator, and participating students for their valuable contributions and active involvement in making the programme successful.

Outcome of the Programme World Arthritis Day 2026

The World Arthritis Day programme enhanced students’ awareness of arthritis and its management. The PowerPoint presentation and poster competition encouraged active learning, creativity, and professional development among nursing students.

The programme reinforced the importance of early diagnosis, patient education, healthy lifestyle practices, and comprehensive nursing care in improving the quality of life of individuals living with arthritis. Such educational activities help nursing students strengthen their clinical knowledge and develop the skills required to promote health awareness in the community.