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Dr Nilton Carlos Machado São Paulo State University Brazil http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4769-1139 |
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Professor Robert Sacy Balamand University Lebanon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8837-4802 |
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Dr Rita Verma Nassau County University Hospital USA https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-verma-787850302 |
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Dr Madhuradhar Chegondi University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria USA https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/profiles/chegondi-madhuradhar/ |
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Professor Dr Luis Alfonso Mendoza Tascón Fundación San José de Buga Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9283-208X |
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Dr Swarup Kumar Dash Surya Children's Hospital India http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5424-0323 |
| Dr Michelle G Puzdrakiewicz |
| Pediatric Hospital Medicine USA https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6635-0167 |
| Dr Giovanna Zanatta |
| National Institute of Perinatology Mexico https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4669-6048 |
| Dr Ravi Bhavsar |
| University of Kentucky United Kingdom https://medicine.uky.edu/users/rcbh222 |
| Dr Roger Clemens |
| University of Southern California USA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5898-9793 |
| Dr Pilar Fernandez Eire |
| University Santiago de Compostela Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7137-9084 |
| Dr Mary Anbarasi Johnson |
| Professor & Head of Pediatric Nursing Department, Christian Medical College Vellore India https://concmc.org/mrs-mary-anbarasi-johnson/ |
| Dr Bijaylaxmi Behera |
| DM Neonatology, MAMC Delhi India https://www.manipalhospitals.com/delhi/doctors/dr-bijaylaxmi-behera-neonatology-specialist/ |
| Dr Sunita Singh |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2134-1985 |
World Down Syndrome Day is observed on 21 March 2026 to raise awareness about Down syndrome and to
promote inclusion, early intervention, and quality healthcare for children with genetic conditions. This day highlights the importance
of pediatric monitoring, developmental support, and continued research to improve health outcomes and overall well-being.
Researchers, pediatricians, and healthcare professionals are invited to submit their original research articles, reviews, and clinical
studies related to Down syndrome, neonatal screening, developmental pediatrics, and child health. Manuscripts submitted on the occasion
of World Down Syndrome Day will be eligible for a special publication discount of 30–40% in the Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care (JPNC).