• Latest

Tayebwa: Children Born With Down Syndrome Deserve Equal Respect And Opportunities 

March 21, 2023

New Tech-Driven System to Ease Academic Certification at Makerere

May 31, 2025
When Compassion Becomes Political: Cedric Babu and Uganda’s Crisis of Empathy

When Compassion Becomes Political: Cedric Babu and Uganda’s Crisis of Empathy

May 31, 2025
VINAStech Advert

British Council celebrates community and youth-led successes in promoting safe, orderly migration

May 31, 2025

President’s Jet in Near Crash on Return from Foreign Trip

May 31, 2025

dfcu Bank evolves ADC into dfcu Foundation to broaden impact and transform rural economies

May 30, 2025
Rising Murder Fears in Ishaka-Bushenyi as Two Bodies Are Discovered in a Day

1-Year-Old Girl Found Murdered, Body Parts Missing

May 30, 2025

Ssemujju on Anti-West Stance: “When They’re Feeding You, They’ll Lecture You”

May 30, 2025
Ssemujju on Anti-West Stance: “When They’re Feeding You, They’ll Lecture You”

ANT Calls for Calm Amid existing Diplomatic Disputes in Uganda

May 29, 2025
Police Search NUP Premises Over Alleged Illegal Military Training

NUP Invites Expressions of Interest from Members Seeking Party Positions

May 29, 2025
UPDF, RDF Strengthen Relations Through Historic Sports Engagements

UPDF, RDF Strengthen Relations Through Historic Sports Engagements

May 29, 2025

Makerere University Student Dies in Iganga Road Accident

May 28, 2025

Literature Giant Ngugi wa Thiongo Dies at 87

May 28, 2025
  • About Us
  • Internship
  • Contact Us
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Parrots Media
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • News

    President’s Jet in Near Crash on Return from Foreign Trip

    Rising Murder Fears in Ishaka-Bushenyi as Two Bodies Are Discovered in a Day

    1-Year-Old Girl Found Murdered, Body Parts Missing

    Ssemujju on Anti-West Stance: “When They’re Feeding You, They’ll Lecture You”

    Ssemujju on Anti-West Stance: “When They’re Feeding You, They’ll Lecture You”

    ANT Calls for Calm Amid existing Diplomatic Disputes in Uganda

    Police Search NUP Premises Over Alleged Illegal Military Training

    NUP Invites Expressions of Interest from Members Seeking Party Positions

    UPDF, RDF Strengthen Relations Through Historic Sports Engagements

    UPDF, RDF Strengthen Relations Through Historic Sports Engagements

    Trending Tags

  • Climate Change
  • Business
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Business
  • Others
    • Education
    • Lifestyle
    • Religion
    • Opinions
  • News

    President’s Jet in Near Crash on Return from Foreign Trip

    Rising Murder Fears in Ishaka-Bushenyi as Two Bodies Are Discovered in a Day

    1-Year-Old Girl Found Murdered, Body Parts Missing

    Ssemujju on Anti-West Stance: “When They’re Feeding You, They’ll Lecture You”

    Ssemujju on Anti-West Stance: “When They’re Feeding You, They’ll Lecture You”

    ANT Calls for Calm Amid existing Diplomatic Disputes in Uganda

    Police Search NUP Premises Over Alleged Illegal Military Training

    NUP Invites Expressions of Interest from Members Seeking Party Positions

    UPDF, RDF Strengthen Relations Through Historic Sports Engagements

    UPDF, RDF Strengthen Relations Through Historic Sports Engagements

    Trending Tags

  • Climate Change
  • Business
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Business
  • Others
    • Education
    • Lifestyle
    • Religion
    • Opinions
No Result
View All Result
Parrots Media
No Result
View All Result
Home RELIGION

Tayebwa: Children Born With Down Syndrome Deserve Equal Respect And Opportunities 

Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu by Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu
March 21, 2023
in RELIGION
0

Deputy speaker Thomas Tayebwa at the world Down syndrome day celebrations.

0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on X

By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,

KAMPALA 

READ ALSO

UPC Urges Reflection and Reform Ahead of Uganda Martyrs Day

Kasujja Warns Against Secularism as UMU Trains Chaplains to Tackle Youth Crisis

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has said that leaders have an obligation to work towards finding a cure for children born with Down syndrome.

Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by an error in cell division that results in an extra 21st chromosome. The condition leads to impairments in both cognitive ability and physical growth that range from mild to moderate developmental disabilities.

ADVERTISEMENT

Tayebwa was speaking at the celebration to mark World Down Syndrome Day under the theme: ‘With Us Not For Us’ at the International School of Uganda on Tuesday

“We need to work together to support the research organizations which are working tremendously hard to find a cure for Down syndrome. We should not fear speaking about this condition. We need to raise awareness among the masses so that people suffering from Down syndrome are helped and they are not stigmatized,” Tayebwa said.

Echoing the theme: “We should shape our policies to protect our people and ensure equity and equality”.

He said Uganda has done a lot for special interest groups and it is high time “we took a special interest in people with Down syndrome”.

Hon. Thomas Tayebwa engaging one of the children with Down syndrome

He said parliament, through its committees on Health and Equal Opportunities to ensure that people affected by Down syndrome are treated equally and fairly.

“We shall work with the Ministry of Health to see how best such a disease can be brought to the forefront of the conversation”.

Anny Niwagaba who works with Angel Centre for children with disability in Wakiso said children born with Down syndrome should included in every sphere of life.

“We call upon the government and everyone in the country to give chance to people living with Down syndrome,” she said.

“The Biggest challenge in raising children with Down syndrome is that limited access to a number of services because some of these children normally have so many complications but little has been done to support them,” she added.

Ms. Lydia Nalumu, a parent to a child born with Down syndrome says it hasn’t been an easy journey raising his son (Derrick Nkubwa).

“He (Derrick) has been given a job at the International School of Uganda and now he is benefitting,” Ms. Nalunga said. “These children need to be loved and being patient with them. In schools, some teachers don’t understand them.”

Although data on the number of children with Down syndrome in Uganda is scanty, internationally one baby in every 1000 babies is born with the condition. With a Ugandan Population of 45 million, this translates into about 45,000 people living with the condition in Uganda.

Features of children with Down syndrome include: small ears, short fingers, broad hands, a flat neck at the back with a low-lying hairline, protruding tongue, small mouth cavity, slanting eyes like Chinese, below average weight and height at birth.

Related Posts

Religion

UPC Urges Reflection and Reform Ahead of Uganda Martyrs Day

May 28, 2025
News

Kasujja Warns Against Secularism as UMU Trains Chaplains to Tackle Youth Crisis

May 26, 2025
Uganda Martyrs Essay Competition Expands Across East Africa
RELIGION

Uganda Martyrs Essay Competition Expands Across East Africa

May 23, 2025
Security Bans Vending Outside Namugongo Martyrs Shrine
Business

Security Bans Vending Outside Namugongo Martyrs Shrine

May 16, 2025
Namirembe Diocese Priest Brutally Beaten and Abducted by Unknown Assailants
Religion

Namirembe Diocese Priest Brutally Beaten and Abducted by Unknown Assailants

May 12, 2025
Ugandan MP Francis Mwijukye to meet New Pope in August
RELIGION

Ugandan MP Francis Mwijukye to meet New Pope in August

May 9, 2025
Next Post

Homosexuality, a nurtured society ill not a natural one

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

POPULAR NEWS

Catholic Priest Speaks Out Against Museveni and Son’s Leadership

Catholic Priest Speaks Out Against Museveni and Son’s Leadership

February 16, 2025

Former IGP Okoth Ogola Dies

February 14, 2025

A Love Beyond Distance: A review of Leonard Kamugisha Akida’s poetic tribute on valentine’s day

February 14, 2025

Besigye Sends Easter Message from Luzira Prison as Archbishop Kazimba Urges for Release of Political Prisoners

April 18, 2025
Brutality at KIU: Students Assaulted by Officials at Examination Hall

KIU Loses Bid to Block Payment of Shillings 46.8 Billion to Housing Finance Bank

March 12, 2025

EDITOR'S PICK

HR boss fired for removing M7 posters

January 5, 2021
Police identify victim of drowning in River Rwabakazi

Police identify victim of drowning in River Rwabakazi

January 7, 2024

President Museveni not dead, State House confirms

June 27, 2021
Anti-Graft Activists in Fear Amid Security Threats

Anti-Graft Activists in Fear Amid Security Threats

July 28, 2024
VINAStech advert VINAStech advert VINAStech advert
ADVERTISEMENT

About

Parrots Media

A Public Relations and Media Services Company registered and licensed to operate in Uganda and the Great Lakes Region.

Follow us

Categories

  • Business
  • BUSINESS REPORTS
  • CLIMATE ACTION REPORTS
  • Climate Change
  • COMMUNITY REPORTS
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • FEATURES
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • News
  • News
  • Obituary
  • OBITUARY
  • Opinions
  • RELIGION
  • Religion
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • TOURISM

Recent Updates

  • New Tech-Driven System to Ease Academic Certification at Makerere
  • When Compassion Becomes Political: Cedric Babu and Uganda’s Crisis of Empathy
  • British Council celebrates community and youth-led successes in promoting safe, orderly migration
  • President’s Jet in Near Crash on Return from Foreign Trip
May 2025
M T W T F S S
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031  
« Apr    
  • About Us
  • Internship
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Parrots Media | Website Designed and Maintained by VINAStech

No Result
View All Result
  • Parrots Media
  • News
  • Business
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Others
    • Climate Change
    • Education
    • Religion
    • Opinions

© 2025 Parrots Media | Website Designed and Maintained by VINAStech

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

You cannot copy content of this page