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World Down Syndrome Day 2026

World Down Syndrome Day 2026

An extra chromosome, unlimited potential: Not just a condition, but a story – World Down Syndrome Day 2026 Every year, March 21 is observed as World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), a global awareness day dedicated to celebrating the lives and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome and advocating for their rights, inclusion, and well-being. The date, […]

Down Syndrome: A Promising Future Together – From Medical Challenge to Social Opportunity

"Down Syndrome: A Promising Future Together – From Medical Challenge to Social Opportunity"

A healthy human cell contains 46 number of chromosomes existing in 23 pairs. Chromosomes carry the genetic information of a living organism in the form of a hereditary material called Deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA). Any deviation in chromosome number results in health conditions, collectively referred to as chromosomal abnormalities or aneuploidies. Down Syndrome (DS) is […]