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World Breastfeeding Week observed at Sivakasi Urban PHC

01-08-2014
1st August 2014

World Breastfeeding Week observed at Sivakasi Urban PHC

Today, World Breastfeeding Week observed at Sivakasi Urban Primary Health Centre. The programme was organised jointly by The Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Madurai Branch, Inner Wheel Club of Sivakasi Pyro Town and Sivakasi Municipality, to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies. Dr.V.K.Kathiravan, Chairman, Sivakasi Municipality presided over the awarness camp. Dr.K.Venkatasubramaniam, Annai Nursing Home, was the chief guest for the programme. Dr.K.Venkatasubramaniam stressed the importance of breast feeding. And he also pointed out that it was very essential for the newborn to have breast milk, that would tone up the immune system and keep the baby healthy. Apart from the significance of breastfeeding, the harmful effects of tin food were also explained to the mothers. Inner Wheel Club members, Urban PHC staff members were present on the occassion.


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