Organiser: IAPWC Nagpur District Team.
About the Competition
- Event Name: (JAM) Just a Minute Competition on World Stroke Day 2026
- Event Date: 31 October 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Mode: Online
- Platform: Zoom
- Registration Fee: Free
- Competition Theme: Stroke Awareness, Prevention, Rehabilitation & Recovery
- Eligible Participants: Undergraduate students, interns, and postgraduate students.
Are you a physiotherapy student or a healthcare student interested in stroke awareness, prevention, and rehabilitation?
Here is an opportunity to share your knowledge and spread awareness about stroke prevention and recovery.
On the occasion of World Stroke Day 2026, the Indian Association of Physiotherapists Women Cell (IAPWC), through its Nagpur District Team, is organising a free online Just a Minute (JAM) Competition on the theme “Stroke Awareness, Prevention, Rehabilitation & Recovery.”
The competition aims to encourage students to understand the importance of early stroke recognition, timely medical intervention, rehabilitation, and recovery. Eligible students can participate online through Zoom.
About the Just A Minute Competition:
World Stroke Day highlights the importance of recognising stroke symptoms, reducing risk factors, and ensuring timely medical care.
A stroke can cause serious complications and long-term disability, but early recognition and appropriate treatment can improve outcomes.
Through this Just a Minute competition, participants will have an opportunity to communicate their knowledge about stroke-related topics in a concise and engaging format.
Students can use this opportunity to improve their public speaking skills, develop health awareness, and encourage their communities to work towards a stroke-free tomorrow.
Competition Theme:
“Stroke Awareness, Prevention, Rehabilitation & Recovery”
Participants may prepare to speak about topics related to:
- Stroke awareness and common warning signs.
- Stroke prevention and the importance of managing risk factors.
- The importance of seeking urgent medical attention.
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation after a stroke.
- Recovery, functional independence, and quality of life.
- The role of family members and communities in supporting stroke survivors.
Eligibility Criteria
The competition is open to the following students:
- Undergraduate students
- Interns
- Postgraduate students
Eligible students interested in healthcare, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and stroke awareness can register using the official Google Form.
Why Should You Participate?
Participating in this JAM competition can help students:
- Increase their understanding of stroke prevention and rehabilitation.
- Improve communication and public speaking skills.
- Share important health information with others.
- Understand the value of early recognition and timely treatment.
- Contribute to public awareness about stroke and recovery.
Registration Process
Registration for the competition is free. Follow these steps to participate:
- Open the official registration form using the link below.
- Enter the required details accurately.
- Submit the form.
- Check for any confirmation or further instructions from the organisers.
Apply Link
Registration Fee: Free
Organising Team:
The competition is organised by the IAPWC Nagpur District Team, under the Indian Association of Physiotherapists Women Cell.
Nagpur Coordinator
Dr. Megha Laddha
Nagpur Sub-Coordinators
Dr. Sonal Bhagat
Dr. Pallavi Zade
Dr. Pradnya Dumore
Dr. Prachi Bhagat
The event is supported by the IAPWC Maharashtra Team and the National IAPWC Team.
Contact Details for Queries
For registration assistance or event-related queries, participants can contact:
- Dr. Prachi Bhagat: 7768815938
- Dr. Pradnya Dumore: 9970821899