Dimapur, August 4 (MExN): At Kiphire, World Breastfeeding Week was observed under the theme ‘Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding support for All’ at District Hospital conference hall, Kiphire on August 2.
Dr. Thritingla Sangtam Sr. Specialist Obstetrics & Gynae spoke on the importance of Breastfeeding.
According to a press release from DIPR, she said that, breastfeeding supplies all necessary nutrients in proper proportion.
It protects against many diseases like allergies, sickness, obesity, diabetes, cancer and like ear infection. Breast milk provides all the food and drink that a baby needs for around first six months of life and helps the baby to keep healthy and strong, Dr. Sangtam said.
She also said that, Breastfeeding within one hour of birth, protects new born from acquiring infection and reduces newborn mortality.
Breastfeeding is the healthiest option for both mother and baby, and nothing can supplement breast milk feeding, Dr. Sangtam added.
Short speeches were delivered by EAC Kiphire, Kudazo and CDPO Kiphire, S Yesumong Sangtam, followed by handing out of hamper to the participating mothers. Invocation was pronounced by Holika K Swu. Earlier, welcome address was delivered by Dr Yelo T Mero DPO (UIP/RCH) and the programme culminated with a vote of thanks by Jully Sumi, BPM. The programme was chaired by Dr Dheni Sangtam, Epidemiologist CMO Office Kiphire.
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