Raj Medicity celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 02 2023:
Raj Medicity, a leading healthcare institution, marked the commencement of World Breastfeeding Week 2023 with a grand inaugural function held on August 1, 2023, at its Multipurpose Hall in Imphal.
The event was organised by Raj Medicity in coordination with Breastfeeding Promotion Alliance of Manipur (BPAM), said a release issued by Raj Medicity.
The inaugural function witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries from the medical fraternity, with Haobijam Rajen Singh, Chairman & Managing Director of Raj Medicity, gracing the occasion as the chief guest.
Other notable guests of honor included Dr Shyamkumar Laishram, Paediatrician from Imphal Hospital, Dr Elangbam James, MD of ACME Hospital, and Prof N Kameshore Singh, Head of the Department (Paediatrics) at JNIMS.
The function was presided by Dr Aribam Ibotombi Sharma, president of BPAM.
At the event, Dr L Radhapyari Devi from RIMS, delivered an insightful talk on the "Importance and Benefits of Breastfeeding" .
Dr Elangbam James, in his speech, emphasized the necessity for proper counselling to patients and their families regarding the significance of breastfeeding.
Prof N Kameshore Singh expressed his concern over the decreasing rate of breastfeeding as indicated by recent data and appealed for increased awareness on its numerous advantages.
Dr Shyamkumar Laishram urged private institutions to extend maternity leave for six months and facilitate the establishment of feeding rooms at workplaces.
Haobijam Rajen Singh lauded the efforts of BPAM in increasing awareness and advocacy for breastfeeding among the people of Manipur.
Expressing gratitude to BPAM for organising such a meaningful campaign, he declared that Raj Medicity would now offer a generous five-month maternity leave with pay to all its staff, underlining the hospital's commitment to supporting working mothers.
Dr Aribam Ibotombi Sharma shared the remarkable journey of BPAM and its pivotal role in advocating breastfeeding in the society.
The inaugural function at Raj Medicity, Imphal, Manipur, successfully set the stage for a week-long campaign aimed at emphasizing the importance of breastfeeding and its immense benefits for both mothers and infants.