Raising early awareness about World Birth Defects Day, marked annually on 03 March, WHO, South-East Asia, released a press statement saying, "We aim to raise awareness about prevention programs and improving the quality of services and care received by people with congenital anomalies, disorders or conditions. This year, WHO is highlighting the urgent need for countries to raise awareness about birth defects and strengthen health systems' response to the specific health, development, and psychosocial needs of this population. This is coupled with the need for actions to prevent, detect and manage these congenital anomalies."