World Osteoporosis Day: Raising Awareness and Advancing Bone Health in Nigeria
A bone-health awareness walk in Ibadan on Saturday 17 October, and the official unveiling of SOBoH Nigeria on Tuesday 20 October.
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A professional community advancing knowledge, education, research and advocacy in osteoporosis and bone health.
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SOBoH brings together healthcare professionals, researchers and partners to promote knowledge, collaboration, education and advocacy in osteoporosis and bone health.
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World Osteoporosis Day · 20 October 2026Bone-health awareness walk and unveiling of SOBoH NigeriaSat 17 Oct, 10:00am · Awareness walk, IbadanTue 20 Oct, 11:00am · Unveiling, Prof. Idowu Ayede Hall, UCH IbadanRead More →
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An independent professional society.
SOBoH exists to advance knowledge, education, research, collaboration and advocacy in osteoporosis and bone health.
About SOBoH
The Society for Osteoporosis and Bone Health is an independent professional society. It brings together professionals and other appropriately qualified individuals who share a commitment to improving understanding, prevention, research, education and care related to bone health.
Purpose & Values
Our purpose: to advance knowledge, professional excellence and collective action in osteoporosis and bone health.
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Research
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Connecting people and disciplines.
Advocacy
Promoting greater awareness and action around bone health.
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Physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, dietitians, radiographers, occupational therapists, public-health professionals and other relevant healthcare professionals.
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Researchers, university academics, scientists, epidemiologists and public-health researchers.
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People whose work substantially relates to osteoporosis, bone health, ageing, rehabilitation, prevention or research.
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How SOBoH is governed as a registered entity, and who leads its professional work.
SOBoH distinguishes between the legal governance of its registered entity and the executive leadership responsible for running the Society's professional activities. Each operates within its applicable authority, responsibilities and governing documents.
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This section explains the Society's legal and organisational governance arrangements as a body registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Overview
The Society for Osteoporosis and Bone Health is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission as a corporate body under its duly appointed Trustees. It was incorporated on 28 September 2026.
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National Executive Leadership
The National Executive Leadership provides professional and operational leadership for the Society for Osteoporosis and Bone Health (SOBoH), Nigeria. It supports the implementation of the Society's objectives across bone-health education, research, professional development, advocacy and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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The remaining executive offices and appointments will be confirmed through the Society's formal meeting and applicable governance procedures. The positions below are proposed for discussion; the leadership page will be updated following confirmation.
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Fellowship is a professional credential awarded by SOBoH. Taking part in Society activities does not by itself make someone a Fellow.
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Fellowship is intended for healthcare professionals, researchers and academics, and other professionals whose work substantially relates to osteoporosis, bone health, ageing, rehabilitation, prevention or research.
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Step 1Review eligibility and requirements
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SOBoH is developing professional learning in osteoporosis and bone health.
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Upcoming webinars will be listed here once announced.
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SOBoH is preparing further opportunities for professional learning, scientific exchange and collaboration in osteoporosis and bone health.
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SOBoH aims to share clear, professionally reviewed information on osteoporosis, prevention and healthy ageing.
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SOBoH aims to support public-health efforts that reduce the burden of fragility fractures.
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SOBoH aims to contribute professional perspectives to policy discussions on bone health.
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20 October
World Osteoporosis Day
World Osteoporosis Day is marked globally every year on 20 October. In 2026, SOBoH Nigeria will mark it with a bone-health awareness walk and community talk in Ibadan on Saturday 17 October, and the official unveiling of the Society on Tuesday 20 October.
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World Osteoporosis Day: Raising Awareness and Advancing Bone Health in Nigeria
A bone-health awareness walk in Ibadan on Saturday 17 October, and the official unveiling of SOBoH Nigeria on Tuesday 20 October.
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SOBoH Nigeria will mark World Osteoporosis Day 2026 with a bone-health awareness walk in Ibadan on Saturday 17 October, followed by the official unveiling of the Society on Tuesday 20 October, World Osteoporosis Day. The events mark a step towards strengthening public awareness, professional collaboration and action on osteoporosis and bone health in Nigeria.
Saturday 17 October: the awareness walk
The walk will start at 10:00am from the Oyo State Secretariat, Agodi, to Gate, and end at Ibadan North Local Government Hall. It will close with a talk for the community about osteoporosis.
The walk will bring bone health into public view in Ibadan. It aims to encourage people to think about their bone health early, to understand that osteoporosis can be prevented and treated, and to seek advice from a health professional when they have concerns.
Tuesday 20 October: the unveiling of SOBoH Nigeria
On World Osteoporosis Day, at 11:00am at Prof. Idowu Ayede Hall, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, the Society for Osteoporosis and Bone Health will be officially unveiled. SOBoH brings together healthcare professionals, researchers and partners to advance knowledge, education, research, collaboration and advocacy in osteoporosis and bone health.
The unveiling marks the start of SOBoH Nigeria's work, including its Fellowship pathway, professional learning and advocacy for better bone health across the country.
Taking the message to schools
Ahead of World Osteoporosis Day, Professor Temitope O. Alonge has been taking the bone-health message to secondary schools in Ibadan, teaching students how to grow healthy bones. Accompanied by nutritionist Mrs Titilope Rotimi, he recently spoke to students at their morning assembly at a girls-only school in Ibadan.
Why World Osteoporosis Day
World Osteoporosis Day is marked globally every year on 20 October to raise awareness of osteoporosis and fracture prevention. SOBoH Nigeria is marking the day for the first time in 2026.
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Photographs and a report of the walk and the unveiling will be added here after the events.
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