Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 2: To observe the Breastfeeding Week, Health Education Bureau, Directorate of Health Services Jammu has organized an Exhibition in the OPD Complex of Government Hospital Sarwal.
Dr Baljeet Pathania, Director Health Services Jammu inaugurated the exhibition.
Dr Gurjeet Singh, Dy Director (Headquarters), Dr VP Sharma, Dy Director Schemes, Dr Arvind Raina, Asstt Director Schemes, Dr Preetam Katoch, Asstt Director Health Education Bureau, Dr Robinder Khajuria, Chief Medical Officer Jammu, Dr ADS Manhas, Medical Superintendent, Government Hospital Sarwal were among the other senior officers of the Health Services Jammu present on the occasion.
The general public including patients and attendants, hospital staff and paramedical students were mobilized to witness the exhibition.
The exhibition depicts the theme of the World Breastfeeding Week 2014, “Breastfeeding a winning goal for life”, benefits of breastfeeding for child as well as for mother.
Nidhi Gandotra, incharge Audio Visual Officer, Health Education Bureau detailed the participants and the general public about the importance of breastfeeding for the baby and for the mother.
She emphasized the need to start breastfeeding immediately after birth, to provide exclusive breastfeeding to the baby for first six months and to continue breastfeeding for two years. This will help the baby to stay healthy throughout his/ her life. Pamphlets on the importance of breastfeeding were distributed among the staff and the general public for mass awareness.
Dr Baljeet Pathania, Director Health Services Jammu also visited the gynae ward of the hospital and imparted health education to the mother of new born to give exclusive breastfeeding to the baby for the first six months.
World Breastfeeding Week was also celebrated at different places in all districts of Jammu. It will be observed throughout the week.
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