Around 75 children with Down syndrome receiving therapy through HMC Early Intervention Programme

Doha: To mark the occasion of World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD 2021), Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is raising awareness among the public to connect with individuals affected by Down syndrome to promote their optimal quality of life and protect their rights.

The theme for this year’s WDSD is “Connect” which signals the importance of connection between people with Down syndrome and the community in order to share ideas, experiences, and knowledge and to empower one another to advocate for equal rights for people with Down syndrome. HMC also recognizes that people with Down syndrome have great potential and that they can lead normal healthy lives and enjoy a higher life expectancy. Although most are more likely to have certain medical conditions such as congenital heart defects, hearing and vision problems, and gastrointestinal issues, many of these conditions are now treatable.