Senthil Kumar Nallusamy, Chief Cardiologist, Rana Hospital, speaking at a programme to mark World Down Syndrome Day in Tiruchi on Friday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The importance of early intervention, inclusive education, and social acceptance of persons with Down Syndrome was highlighted by Senthil Kumar Nallusamy, Chief Cardiologist, Rana Hospital, during a special programme co-hosted by Tiruchi Disability Forum and the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Tiruchi Chapter, to observe World Down Syndrome Day on Friday. In his address, Dr. Nallusamy explained that Down Syndrome is a genetic condition, scientifically known as Trisomy 21, where an individual has an extra copy of chromosome 21. Published – March 20, 2026 06:32 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Gas shortage forces Chennai eatery to switch to firewood Andhra Pradesh’s job calendar to fill only 10,000 posts disappointing, says APCC chief Sharmila