New Lancet Roadmap Highlights Urgent Need for Action on Osteoarthritis
Published today on World Arthritis Day, a new The Lancet roadmap warns that the number of people living with osteoarthritis could reach nearly 1 billion... Read More
Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health
Keep People Moving
Reducing the Burden of Musculoskeletal Conditions
The Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health (G-MUSC) is a network of national and international patient, professional and scientific organisations around the world.
G-MUSC is focused on health policy and evidence, with a mandate to develop strategies and set the agenda, aimed at improving quality of life for individuals around the world by implementing effective prevention and treatment through its unified voice and global reach.
SUPPORTING BONE AND JOINT WEEK
12 – 20 OCTOBER
The Week features five themed days, each focusing on a key aspect of musculoskeletal health:
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World Arthritis Day – 12 October
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World Spine Day – 16 October
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World Trauma Day – 17 October
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World Paediatric Bone & Joint Day – 19 October
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World Osteoporosis Day – 20 October
Latest News
World Arthritis Day – Global Remission Coalition – Remission is more than a number
World Arthritis Day is a chance to make the case for remission as a treatment goal for people living with arthritis, and for person-centred care... Read More
World Arthritis Day
Today is World Arthritis Day, a reminder that arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions affect millions of people worldwide, impacting mobility, independence and quality of life.... Read More
Global Remission Coalition – Webinar – Pursuing remission in lower income countries
The Global Remission Coalition recently hosted a webinar on the challenges and opportunities for achieving remission in chronic inflammatory diseases in low- and middle-income countries.... Read More
From wheelchair-bound child to patient advocate: Neil Betteridge’s inspiring journey
In Episode 9 of The Pioneering Patient Podcast, renowned patient advocate Neil Betteridge shares his extraordinary personal story of living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and... Read More
Neil Betteridge awarded 2026 Carol Nachman Medal
G-MUSC are thrilled to congratulate Neil Betteridge on being awarded the 2026 Carol Nachman Medal in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the rheumatology community... Read More
Early Intervention and the Pursuit of Remission
A new report from the Global Remission Coalition highlights the importance of early intervention in improving outcomes for people living with chronic inflammatory conditions. Launched alongside the... Read More
June 2026 Newsletter
Read the June 2026 G-MUSC Newsletter Topics include: Joining the G-MUSC community – Mike Mandelbaum World Health Assembly – Geneva – May 2026 Reshaping Global... Read More