Nuffield Clinic embarks on juvenile Arthritis awareness and support campaign

In a world where we often picture elderly people with stiff knees or painful joints. Rarely do we imagine toddlers or school-aged children struggling to climb stairs or walking with a limp.

This is the quiet reality for many families and it’s the reason Nuffield Clinic is embarking on a community-centered campaign this July, throughout the year to raise awareness about Juvenile Arthritis.

Juvenile Arthritis, a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints of children under 16, is often invisible to the untrained eye and tragically under-recognized in Ghana. Many children go months, even years, without a diagnosis, with their complaints dismissed as growing pains or behavioral issues.

Nuffield Clinic, a specialist clinic in Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Physiotherapy located in Osu, Sunkwa road, Accra is spotlighting that reality with a bold educational approach powered by the three (3) specialists of the clinic and led by Dr. Maame Boatemaa Amissah-Arthur, a consultant Physician Specialist and Rheumatologist, Assistant VP and Senior Lecturer at Accra College of Medicine as part of a broader campaign to inform and empower families and communities. The initiative underscores one powerful idea, listen to the pain they can’t explain. Nuffield Clinic believes that, when parents and caregivers are informed, children get treated earlier, recover faster, and avoid complications that can last a lifetime.

Juvenile arthritis isn’t rare, it’s just rarely talked about. And in many Ghanaian households, a limping child or one who frequently complains of joint pain is often assumed to be experiencing “growing pains, tiredness, or a minor injury. But left unaddressed, the swelling, stiffness, and inflammation caused by juvenile arthritis can lead to permanent joint damage and long-term disability.

Nuffield clinic’s position is clear, when parents and caregivers are informed, children receive treatment earlier, recover faster, and are more likely to avoid complications that could last a lifetime.

While access to healthcare is essential, recognizing the need for care is just as important. That’s why Nuffield Clinic’s approach goes beyond treatment. It begins with awareness. Through school visits, public talks, pediatric joint assessments, and expert-led webinars, the campaign encourages adults to notice early signs of joint disease  and to listen more closely to what children may not be able to express.

This shift in focus isn’t just informative, it’s transformative. Parents learn to connect the dots earlier. Teachers become better equipped to suggest medical checkups. And caregivers gain the confidence to seek help promptly rather than delay.

The difference early awareness makes can be truly life-changing. Education empowers families to take action, and in a condition where early detection is critical, awareness becomes prevention.

Health education is not just a campaign, it’s a culture. Nuffield Clinic’s focus on equipping families with clear, practical knowledge fosters a lasting shift in how childhood symptoms are understood. It also works to break the silence and stigma that often surround chronic illness in children.

Parents should never feel guilty or afraid to ask questions. Clinicians and specialists have a responsibility not only to treat, but to explain. This campaign creates the space for that conversation to happen.

Through initiatives like the Nuffield School Tour, Church Tour, free webinars, and pediatric assessments, the Juvenile Arthritis Awareness and Support Campaign is offering more than just services, it’s offering clarity. And for any parent facing uncertainty, clarity is a form of healing.

Because when we educate early, we intervene early. And when we intervene early, we give children what they deserve most, the freedom to grow, play, and move without pain.

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