Breast-feeding Week observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 10 2018:
Keithelmanbi Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQIGAR (South) conducted amedical camp and observed Breast-feeding week for local populace at Arapati Mayai Leikai today.
A total of 204 people were examined by the Regimental Medical Officer of Battalion during the camp and were provided with free medicine.
Dr Balakrishanan, Surgeon and Dr Bopanna Komal, Medical specialist attended to the patients at the camp.
Mobile dental clinic was also set up in which dental hygienist and technician addressed dental ailments, said a statement of IGAR (South) today.
As a part of World Breast Feeding week, an informative lecture was conducted to sensitize the women folk about the importance of breast-feeding in children's health.
The women were educated about vaccination schedule.
Dietary supplements were also distributed for lactating women.