FK promotes bone health awareness in Malaysia

Musculoskeletal disorders linked to modern lifestyle changes became the focus of an international community service program organized by doctoral students from the Faculty of Medicine (FK) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR). The interactive educational outreach and consultation services were held at the Pusat Komuniti Limpahan Kasih One Stop Centre Aman Bistari in Puchong, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Wednesday (May 20, 2026).

The session on the importance of maintaining bone density across all age groups, from children to older adults, was delivered by dr. Zainurrahman Kurnia Putra, SpOT, MKedKlin. He emphasized the growing number of musculoskeletal complaints caused by sedentary habits, including prolonged sitting.

“Every physical activity matters. Daily movement can serve as a long-term investment in bone density, helping prevent bone fragility later in life. Every move matters,” dr. Zainurrahman said.

In addition to the educational presentation, the student delegation also provided one-on-one consultation sessions. One senior participant, Rabaah, 55, used the opportunity to seek advice regarding physical discomfort and ways to maintain joint mobility in older age.

The lively and successful event was made possible through the strong collaboration of 18 doctoral students from FK UNAIR. The delegation reflected interdisciplinary teamwork involving physicians, midwives, nurses, medical laboratory technologists, researchers, lecturers, and public health specialists. Team members worked together to facilitate consultations, guide participants, and assist children during movement simulations.

The engaging format of the educational session generated enthusiasm among attendees. Fatin Nur Huda, 11, said she greatly enjoyed the program. “It was really exciting! Now I want to join more running competitions and activities so I can exercise more often,” she said.

Zahwa Arsy Azzahra, ST, MSi, a public relations representative for the International Community Service and Student Outbound Program of the Doctoral Program in Medical Science, said the team intentionally expanded information dissemination through media platforms to strengthen promotive and preventive health education efforts.

“We hope the message about maintaining physical health from childhood through old age can reach a broader community,” she said.