Health · Public Health & Disease · 8 hrs ago
Kadapa and Nellore mark World Arthritis Day with public awareness events
Hospitals and health groups held World Arthritis Day events in Kadapa and Nellore on Monday.
In Kadapa, the Vidyasagar Arthritis Foundation and Vidyasagar Hospital organised a walkathon from the hospital to Mahaveer Circle.
People of different ages, along with medical staff, took part.
In Nellore, an orthopaedic hospital hosted a seminar on arthritis symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Doctors said early diagnosis and suitable treatment can help control pain and protect joint function.
They also highlighted regular exercise, muscle-strengthening activity and maintaining a healthy body weight as ways to support joint health.
People with symptoms were urged not to delay seeking medical attention, particularly for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Hospitals in Kadapa and Nellore held public awareness events for World Arthritis Day 2026.
In Kadapa, an awareness walkathon ran from Vidyasagar Hospital to Mahaveer Circle.
In Nellore, Bhaskar Orthopedic Hospital hosted an awareness seminar.
The events promoted early diagnosis, arthritis prevention and joint health.
Doctors advised regular physical activity and timely treatment to help manage arthritis.
- Who
- Vidyasagar Arthritis Foundation and Vidyasagar Hospital organised the Kadapa walkathon; a welfare association organised the Nellore seminar.
- What
- They held a walkathon and a seminar to raise awareness about arthritis and joint health.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Kadapa and Nellore, India.
- Why
- To promote arthritis awareness, prevention, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A walkathon was held from Vidyasagar Hospital to Mahaveer Circle in Kadapa.
An awareness seminar was held at Bhaskar Orthopedic Hospital in Nellore.
- Kadapa event
- Walkathon from Vidyasagar Hospital to Mahaveer Circle
- Nellore event
- Seminar at Bhaskar Orthopedic Hospital
- World Arthritis Day
- 2026
- Kadapa participant
- Additional Superintendent of Police Prakash Babu
- Nellore speaker
- Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Konatham Bhaskar
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