Jos — The Plateau State chapter of the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) has joined the global community to commemorate the 2025 World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day with a strong call for fall prevention and protection of persons living with spinal cord injuries.
This year’s theme, “Fall Prevention, Spinal Cord Protection,” underscores the need for proactive measures to reduce spinal cord injuries (SCI), which often result from preventable accidents such as road crashes, overspeeding, reckless driving, and falls from slippery surfaces or heights.
Spinal cord injury affects thousands of people every year, leading to loss of mobility, long-term health complications, and social challenges such as unemployment, discrimination, and high rehabilitation costs.
In her commemoration, the Chairperson of SCIAN Plateau State chapter, Juliet Philip emphasized the importance of public awareness and inclusive policies.
“By working together, we can build a more inclusive society where no one is left behind,” she said, urging Nigerians to advocate for the rights and dignity of SCI survivors.
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