World Breastfeeding Week begins
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 01 2013:
The observance of World Breastfeeding Week was inaugurated at the Conference Hall of Manipur Voluntary Health Association, Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal here today.
The World Breastfeeding Week is being observed under the theme "Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers" by Breastfeeding Promotion Alliance of Manipur in association with National Rural Health Mission, Indian Academy of Paediatrics and Imphal Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society.
The inaugural function was attended by Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai as Chief Guest and Director of Family Welfare Dr O Ibomcha as President, while Advisor of IAP, Manipur Branch Dr Ksh Chourjit and President of MVAH Kh Achou attended as Guests of Honour.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Women and Child Development and Community Food and Nutrition Extension Unit, Chingamathak in collaboration with State Social Welfare Department observed World Breastfeeding Week at Hotel Imphal, North AOC.