World Occupational Therapy Day 2024

Start date

02/11/2024

End date

02/11/2024

Dow Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (DIPM&R) celebrated World Occupational Therapy Day on November 2, 2024, at Ojha Campus, underscoring the crucial role of occupational therapists in promoting “Awareness & Mental Health” to improve health and well-being.

Esteemed guest speakers included Ms. Nighat Tahir, Senior Consultant & Lecturer at SIPM&R, and Ms. Bushra Faredi, Senior Occupational Therapist at IBS. The event was moderated by Ms. Saman Altaf, Occupational Therapist at DIPM&R. Dr. Farhan Ishaque, Director and Associate Professor at DIPM&R, emphasized the transformative impact of occupational therapy on rehabilitation sciences, particularly in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with special needs.

The session aligned with following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities