#PODCAST NPO Parkinsons ZA to mark World Parkinson's Awareness Month with two events in Durban #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Today marks World Parkinson's Day, observed on every year to raise awareness about Parkinson's disease. The day is also dedicated to honoring the life of Dr. James Parkinson, who is credited with discovering the first case of the disorder back in 1817. A local non-profit organisation meanwhile - Parkinson's ZA - has a number of events and activities planned for this month, which also happens to be World Parkinson's Awareness Month.  Founder Rakesh Harribhai says these gatherings will help create much-needed awareness about Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that causes tremors, rigidity and other movement-related symptoms...