Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences (UBAS)
To mark World PT Day 2026, the Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences (UBAS) delivered a week-long campaign (31 August – 8 September 2026) on cardiovascular health and stroke prevention, structured across four integrated components: institutional screening, community outreach, family engagement, and an expert-led symposium reinforced by World Physiotherapy pamphlets and standees displayed across campus for eight consecutive days.
Activities included:
- a research based cardiovascular risk screening
- a community outreach programme
- family engagement with free cardiovascular screening offered to parents of UBAS students
- a multidisciplinary symposium addressing rising cardiovascular disease prevalence in Pakistan
Riphah International University
The Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Gulberg Greens Campus (GGC) Islamabad, celebrated World PT Day 2026 with a month-long community engagement initiative.
Activities included:
- expert talks on cardiovascular health and stroke
- patient success stories
- multi disciplinary expert panel discussions
- presentation of cardiopulmonary and stroke research
- poster presentations
- an awareness walk
- awareness and screening camp
- a 3-day activity programme: Sit less, move more
- visit to older people home
- stroke and CVD quiz
- social media campaigns and radio awareness
