World Physiotherapy Day Event
Free Physiotherapy Week Launched at JUST
- Weeklong free camp opens serving over one hundred paralyzed patients
- Focus set on heart disease reduction and fast stroke recognition
- Grand weeklong program ends September 13 with disability camp visit
Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) launched a weeklong free physiotherapy camp on Monday (September 07) at 10:00 AM marking World Physiotherapy Day 2026. Organised by the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (PTR) at Dr. M. R. Khan Medical Centre, over one hundred paralyzed patients received free medical care and consultations on the opening day.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Yarul Kabir attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Sheikh Mahmudul Hasan and Treasurer Professor Dr. Md. Faruque Hossain joined as special guests.
In his speech, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Md. Yarul Kabir praised the high standard of the university's physiotherapy services. He expressed confidence that the department's academic and healthcare activities would advance significantly.
Chaired by PTR Department Chairman Dr. Md. Firoz Kabir, the opening session outlined the weeklong roadmap. Dr. Firoz Kabir emphasized building public awareness on reducing heart disease risks through structured physical exercises, recognizing early stroke signs, and rehabilitating stroke patients.
The schedule includes a panel discussion on neurodevelopmental disorders on September 8, the main rally and seminar on September 9, free rural healthcare camps on September 10 and 12, and a disability development camp visit on September 13.
//DBTech/Reporter/sub-Editor//
