Official Opening Ceremony of the Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week 2025

The Official Opening Ceremony of the Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week 2025 at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) was successfully organized by the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, HCTM, in collaboration with the Bone Metabolism Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, UKM. The event was held on 23 October 2025 (Thursday) at the Auditorium, Kompleks Pendidikan Perubatan Canselor Tuanku Ja’afar, HCTM, in conjunction with World Osteoporosis Day, celebrated globally on 20 October each year. The welcoming remarks were delivered by Dr. Muhammad Fathi Hayyun, Chairperson of the 2025 Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week, and the ceremony was officiated by Associate Professor Dr. Nor Hamdan Mohamad Yahaya, Head of the Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, on behalf of the Director of HCTM.

This programme aims to raise public awareness about bone health, particularly in preventing osteoporosis, which is increasingly prevalent among the elderly. Current statistics indicate that osteoporosis has become a growing concern, especially within Malaysia’s ageing population. Classified as a non-communicable disease (NCD), the incidence of osteoporosis is expected to continue rising in line with the nation’s demographic trends.

In keeping with advancements in medical technology, government digitalisation initiatives, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0), HCTM has introduced robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery. Since its introduction in 2023, robotic total knee replacement has seen a steady rise in demand among patients. A series of patient education videos has also been launched to provide comprehensive information about this procedure. Meanwhile, research efforts in bone health continue to be strengthened by UKM’s research teams.

Also present were YBrs. Prof. Madya Dr. Norazlin Kamal Nor, Deputy Director (Medical), Hospital Tunku Ampuan Besar Tuanku Aishah Rohani, Pediatric Specialist Hospital, UKM; YBhg. Prof. Datuk Dr. Sabarul Afian Mokhtar, Advisor for the Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week Program 2025; YBrs. Puan Masrifah Zakaria, Head of Nursing Services at HCTM; the heads of department, senior officers of UKM, and UKM staff.