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Health Minister Flags Off Joint Health Walk
27 Jul
Summary
- Bone and Joint Health Walkathon organized on Sunday.
- Event flagged off by Health Minister K. Muraleedharan.
- Awareness initiatives included BLS training and spine screening.
As part of the National Bone and Joint Day 2026, the Trivandrum Orthopaedic Society (TOS) organized a Bone & Joint Health Walkathon. The event, held on Sunday, commenced at Kowdiar Junction and concluded at the Museum grounds. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan officially flagged off the walkathon, emphasizing the importance of bone and joint health.
In addition to the walkathon, TOS implemented a series of public awareness programs. These included a Basic Life Support (BLS) training for approximately 400 SAP Commandos at the SAP Police Camp in Peroorkada. School-based spine screening surveys were also conducted to facilitate early detection of spinal deformities. Further initiatives involved a public talk on osteoporosis and an educational session focusing on preventing and managing low back pain.
