Photo and Caption

Ministry of Health & Social Development
Release Date:
Wednesday, 21 March 2018 - 4:02pm

Pictured are the highlights of World Down Syndrome Day observed worldwide on March 21 under the theme “Lots of socks.” Persons with the genetic disorder assisted at RiteWay Supermarket with the checking of receipts and handed out tokens of awareness to customers. Meanwhile, persons wore an array of colourful socks including the staff of the Ministry of Health and Social Development and the Department of Information and Public Relations to advocate for more services and policies to improve the lives of persons with Down Syndrome. (Photo Credit: Adrianna Soverall/GIS)

Author

Adrianna J. Soverall

Ministry of Health and Social Development
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Email: ministryofhealth@gov.vg
Telephone: 1(284)468-2272 or 2174