The National Commission on Disability (NCD) commemorated the seventh World Down Syndrome Day in order to raise awareness about the condition and promote measures that will allow persons afflicted with the condition to contribute to society.
According to a press release, the first official observances were held at the United Nations headquarters under the theme ‘Building our future’ yesterday. The United Nations also held observances for the first time this year.
The UN recognises Down syndrome or Down’s syndrome as a naturally occurring genetic condition that exists in all regions across the globe and commonly results in variable effects on
