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Eritrea: World Down Syndrome Day Observed
Eritrea: World Down Syndrome Day Observed

Zawya

time22-03-2025

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Eritrea: World Down Syndrome Day Observed

World Down Syndrome Day, 21 March, was observed at the national level in Mendefera, Southern Region, with a variety of programs marking the occasion. At the event, Mr. Desale Hagos, Head of the National Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, stated that this is the 14th international and 6th national observance of World Down Syndrome Day. He noted that the purpose of the event is to highlight the challenges faced by citizens with the condition and to enhance public understanding and awareness. Mr. Haile Gebremicael, Head of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare branch in the region, explained that programs supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are currently being implemented. He called on parents and foster families to help integrate children with the condition into society. Similarly, World Down Syndrome Day was also observed at the regional level in Teseney, Gash Barka Region, with various activities commemorating the day. At the event, participants emphasized the need for sustained public awareness campaigns to ensure individuals with disabilities receive proper care and acceptance within the community. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea. Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release. The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.

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