Jakarta, April 8 -- The Ministry of Health stated that World Health Day 2026 is a crucial moment to foster cross-sector collaboration and use science as the basis for health policies to improve the well-being of the elderly.

Imran Pambudi, Director of Health Services for Vulnerable Groups at the Ministry of Health, said here on Tuesday that the theme of this year's commemoration is "Together for health. Stand with science."

He said more than half of the provinces in Indonesia have entered the era of an aging population, with the proportion of elderly people exceeding 10 percent.

"The elderly population ratio is expected to increase sharply, from 11 percent in 2025 to 22.8 percent in 2050. The health conditions of the elderly in Indones...