WORLD BREAST FEEDING WEEK 2018 CELEBRATED AT HOME SCIENCE COLLEGE
Date: 31 July, 2018
To observe the World Breastfeeding Week under the theme Breastfeeding: Foundation of Life and Nourishment for Life, the Department of Food and Nutrition organized a capacity building workshop and interactive session.
Dr. Sunil Aggarwal, Neonatologist, Fortis Hospital, Mohali conducted a lecture on ‘Advantages of Breastfeeding and Care of Neonates’. A skill development workshop on breastfeeding’ by Dr. Rabia, Lactation Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Mohali was also organized. A close interaction and discussion provided students with valuable information. The weeklong celebrations included an outreach program at a village where students enacted a skit to make people abreast of the importance of breastfeeding and conducted a rally to promote the same . An Inter college and Interclass Slogan Writing and Poster making competition were also organized. Nearly 60 entries were received from GMSH 16,GMCH 32, and colleges from across the city.
Prof. Sudha Katyal, Principal, delivered the inaugural address and apprised the students of the power that we as women hold by opting to breastfeed and ensuring a healthy future for our children.
