Report on Breast FEEDING Health Education CAMP

A health education program to observe World Breastfeeding Week was conducted in Channasandra UHTC on 1stAugust 2024. The topic for health education was this year’s theme i.e. “Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all”. Beneficiaries included antenatal and postnatal mothers residing in Channasandra. The program was conducted by Dept. of Community, RRMCH. The event was organized under the guidance of Dr Shashikala Manjunatha, HOD, Dept. of Community Medicine by Dr. Manasa A R (Assistant Professor cum I/C, Channasandra, Dept. of Community Medicine), Mrs. Annapurna (MSW, Dept. of Community Medicine) and staff of Channasandra UHTC.

• The Program started at 11:00 am with lamp lighting ceremony.
• Dr Shashikala M (Professor and HOD, Dept of Community Medicine) gave the welcome address.
• Dr. A C Shyam (Professor, Dept of Community Medicine) also attended the program.
• Health education on importance and benefits of breastfeeding was explained by third year DHI students with the help of posters. Explanation of techniques of breast feeding, complementary feeding was done by the students. Clarification of myths on breastfeeding was done by the faculty.
• The Health Education session concluded successfully by 12:30pm followed by refreshments. A total of 76 beneficiaries participated.

Refreshments were arranged by Rotary International Organization. Transport & incentives for the participants were arranged by RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital.