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Behind every statistic is a real story. Today, we shine a light on the journey of a young warrior living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), whose dreams continue to thrive with the right care and support. #WorldArthritisDay #YouthAndDreams #JIAAwareness #ArthritisCare

Rheumatic diseases and lupus affect children too, and early awareness can change everything. 💜 Let’s speak up, act early, and support better outcomes for every child. #WORDDay #PaediatricRheumatology #LupusAwareness #RaiseAwareness #HealthyJoints

In commemoration of #WORDDay, watch Dr Ayodele Faleye on TVC Nigeria discussing the importance of early diagnosis and awareness of paediatric rheumatic diseases in Nigeria. 🎥👇 youtu.be/eV2GpoHWLoA?si… #PaediatricRheumatology #EarlyDiagnosis #HealthyJoints #RaiseAwareness

It’s World Young Rheumatic Disease day PAFLAR advocates for early diagnosis and swift referral of children with rheumatic diseases to paediatric rheumatologists for better outcomes. Join our X Space discussion on Paediatric Rheumatology (PAFLAR X space) March 18th 6 PM CAT

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every child. 💬 Join our X Space discussion on Paediatric Rheumatology 📅 March 18th ⏰ 6 PM Central African Time #WORDDay #PaediatricRheumatology #EarlyDiagnosis #HealthyJoints #PAFLAR

🚨 Know the signs. Act early. Protect young lives. Early recognition and timely care can help prevent complications and ensure children live healthy, active lives. As we mark World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day - March 18, let’s raise awareness and encourage early diagnosis for

Early recognition and diagnosis of rheumatic diseases in children helps protect mobility, support healthy growth, and improve quality of life. Parents, caregivers, and healthcare workers all play a role. Join our X Space discussion on Paediatric Rheumatology March 18 6 PM CAT

The Paediatric Rheumatology Unit at Aga Khan University Hospital, led by Prof Angela Migowa, marked World Young Rheumatic Disease Day with an awareness walk and lectures on paediatric rheumatic diseases.

Can’t join in person? Walk where you are ! Take a photo/video, post on social media, and tag us* so together we amplify our voices globally for children’s bone and joint health. Let’s walk for our children . Share widely with your networks 💛🌍

Increasing awareness about paediatric rheumatic diseases is key to changing this reality. Tomorrow we scale up together! Join us as we walk from Aga Khan University (3rd Parklands) across Parklands, followed by an Open Day to raise awareness.

Let’s continue raising awareness and advocating for early referral, early diagnosis, and early treatment. 💬 Join our X Space discussion on Paediatric Rheumatology 📅 March 18th ⏰ 6 PM Central African Time #WORDDay #PaediatricRheumatology #EarlyDiagnosis #HealthyJoints #PAFLAR

Know the signs. Act early. Protect young lives. Children can also develop rheumatic diseases, and early diagnosis can make a life-changing difference ensuring children live healthy, active lives. Join our X Space discussion on Paediatric Rheumatology March 18th 6 PM CAT

Let’s show up for our children. Let’s walk for hope. Let’s walk for awareness. 🌍 *Can’t make it to Nairobi?* *Walk wherever you are, take a photo or video in real time, and tag us on social media* *in solidarity as we advocate for children living with rheumatic disease.*

This *14th March at 8AM* , *Kenya* will join the global community to mark *World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day (WORD Day)* with a *Walk* *for* *Awareness* . 📍 *Starting point: Aga Khan University* 👣 *Route: Through Parklands, Nairobi*

*A child’s pain should never go unseen… or unheard. 💛* Thousands of children live with *rheumatic, bone and joint diseases* that are often misunderstood or diagnosed too late. But together, we can change that — through awareness, advocacy, and action.

We are delighted to share the preliminary program of our the 6th Congress. For 3 days, we shall have insights from clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, and patient representatives. Join us to learn, connect, and lead with the change. paflar.org/2026-paflar-co…

Please come, bring a friend or family member, and share this invitation widely. Your presence could help change a child’s future. #WORDDay #ChildhoodArthritis #PaediatricRheumatology #RareDiseaseAwareness #HopeForChildren #WalkForAwareness #TogetherWeRise #GlobalHealth

Venue: Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi Awareness Walk: 8:00 AM Open Educational Symposium: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM* 📅 Date: March 14 ✨ This is more than a walk , it is a movement of awareness, hope, and advocacy for our children ✨.

🌍💛 A child’s pain should never go unseen. Together, we can change that. On March 14 2026 , we will join the global community in marking ( WORD Day ), raising awareness for children living with arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, scleroderma, periodic fever