Understanding JIA

Colouring kid: The art pieces that were painted by the young patients will be compiled and displayed at the paediatric department of Selayang Hospital.

NINETEEN teenagers with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) or childhood arthritis attended the JIA Independence Camp held at the Klana Resort Seremban, Negri Sembilan recently.

The camp, held for the third time since 2006, was targeted at improving knowledge on the disease and independence skills among children as they approach adulthood.