IUST’s Nursing college observes breastfeeding week

Char-i-Sharief, Aug. 08: Alamdar Memorial College Of Nursing and Medical Technology Charar i Share Budgam, IUST, in collaboration with JVC SKIMS Medical College celebrated World Breastfeeding week from under this year’s theme “Priorities Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems”.According to a statement issued here, the week- long celebration aimed to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding, promote exclusive breast feeding practices, and educate mothers and caregivers on its long term health benefits for babies, mothers, families as well as for the nation.Principal Prof Dr Zamrooda Mushtaq emphasized the crucial role of health professionals in supporting and guiding mothers in their breast feeding practices. The program also promotes effective ways to support mothers who are breastfeeding their babies.Highlights of the week included health awareness talks by students, interactive sessions with mothers at the post-natal wards, Poster competitions for students related to breast feeding and outreach program in nearby OPDsFaculty, hospital staff and Students actively participated in the activities, making the program a success.The organizing committee expressed their gratitude to the hospital administration and all other participants involved in the program.