Jakarta, April 13 -- Indonesia's Health Ministry said World Parkinson's Day 2026, themed "United for Progress, Hope for All," should drive global solidarity, expand access to care, and accelerate innovation and research.

The ministry's director for vulnerable group health services, Imran Pambudi, said Monday that the degenerative disease, first identified by Dr. James Parkinson in 1817, remains a major global health challenge, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide.

"In Indonesia, the number of patients is estimated at more than 1.1 million in 2026, with around 80,000 new cases each year," Pambudi said.

He noted the figures reflect an aging population and a rising burden of degenerative diseases.

Public figures such as Muhamm...