CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -World Parkinson’s Day takes place on 11 April every year to raise awareness of Parkinson’s.

Detailed explanation-2: -MDS advocates for Parkinson’s disease throughout the world, while promoting our mission to disseminate knowledge and promote research to favorably affect the care of patients. Thank you to everyone who tuned in from around the world on April 11, 2022, to help us celebrate World Parkinson’s Day!

Detailed explanation-3: -The European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA) and the World Health Organization established World Parkinson’s Day on April 11th, 1997. April 11th is the birthday of Dr. James Parkinson. He is the first physician to recognize Parkinson’s as a medical condition.

Detailed explanation-4: -This year, the theme for the day is ‘integrated health care’ – considered vital for all those living with Parkinson’s disease.

Detailed explanation-5: -World Parkinson’s Day is celebrated on April 11. It is observed on this day because it correlates with the birthdate of the person who discovered the disease, Dr. James Parkinson.