World Breastfeeding Week observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, August 06 2019:
World Breastfeeding Week was observed at the auditorium of Jivan Hospital at Kakching Tuesday.
The observance under the theme "Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding" was organised by Breastfeeding Promotion Alliance of Manipur (BPAM) in association with Jivan Hospital, Kakching.
DC Kakching Valentina Arambam, BPAM president Dr N Jitendra Singh, Kakching SP Victoria Yengkhom and Jivan Hospital, Kakching advisor Dr N Nabakishore attended the event as dignitaries.
Students, ASHA workers and Anganwadi helpers attended the event.
BPAM founder secretary Dr Shyamkumar Laishram and Senior Paediatrician Dr RK Rupabati Devi spoke at the event as resource person.
They highlighted the importance of breastfeeding for healthy children.