Pakistan: World PT Day 2026

 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 

Download the full report

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

Download the full report

 

 

Back to listing