World Down Syndrome Day held

Kakinada: The World Down Syndrome Day was organized here at DMHO office as part of Rastriya Bala Swasta programme on Thursday.

Dr M Pavan Kumar, additional DMHO East Godavari who attended as chief guest has said that a comprehensive survey is needed to identify children with Down syndrome. Apart from extending the needed medical care, these sections should be provided with physically challenged certificates, he said.

RBS district coordinator Dr I Prabhakara, Umea Manor Vaasa Kendram director Peddi Reddy explained about the services being extended to the children with Down syndrome in the district.