World Breastfeeding Week celebrated at UPHC Nishat
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World Breastfeeding Week celebrated at UPHC Nishat

Post by on Sunday, August 7, 2022

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Srinagar, Aug 06: World Breastfeeding Week celebrated at UPHC Nishat
on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week which is celebrated globally from 1st to 7th August every year, a lecture cum demonstration educational and counselling workshop was conducted at the urban primary health centre, Nishat by the Department of Community Medicine, government medical college Srinagar through Block medical officer, Hazratbal under the aegis of J&K state chapter of Indian public health association (IPHA).

The training workshop was inaugurated by Prof. Samia Rashid, Principal and Dean, Government Medical College Srinagar who extols exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months which helps in optimal growth and development of babies and helps in further reduction of infant mortality rate.

Dr S. Muhammad Salim Khan, head of the department, of Community Medicine, presented the keynote address emphasising enhanced awareness of expected mothers during their ante-natal visits to hospitals and post natal visits to lactating mothers. 
Lectures on overview and importance of breastfeeding was delivered by Dr.SameenaYousuf,  lecturer Community Medicine while Dr. Rifat Jan, lecturer and ZMO Nishat talked about debunking myths and misconceptions regarding breastfeeding. Ms Shagufta Khan, nutrition counsellor, nutrition rehabilitation centre, GB Pant/ Children Hospital Srinagar explained the different positions and postures of breastfeeding. BMO Hazratbal Dr,  FaraShafi presented the vote of thanks.

The training session was attended by doctors, health workers, ASHAs and lactating mothers.

A question and answer session was also held during the workshop where lactating mothers also raised pertinent questions which were satisfactorily responded to. Educational literature on breastfeeding was also circulated among the beneficiaries.

There's an urgent need of developing all hospitals and healthcare centres under the Breastfeeding Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) so that lactating mothers optimally feed their babies during hospital stays and visits, said Dr S. Muhammad Salim Khan who is also president of the J&K state chapter of Indian public health association.
 

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