Recognized by National Medical Commission (NMC) & Govt. of India and constituent college of Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute
Date: 03rd August 2023
At Rhtc Chunchunakuppe
On the occasion of World Breast feeding week 2023 a health education activity was organized by Department of Community Medicine in association with Department of Pediatrics at Rural Health Training centre Chunchunkuppe on 3rd August 2023.The topic of health education was this year’s theme i.e. Beneficiaries included antenatal and post natal mothers residing in chunchunkuppe. The event was co-ordinated by Dr K.Vidusha, Mr Venkatesh, Mr Shankar, Mrs Kamala and Mrs Swetha.
The program started at 11.00AM with lamp lighting ceremony.
A total of 42 beneficiaries participated. The programme presided over by Dr Shashikala M (Prof and HOD, Dept of Community Medicine), Dr Adarsh E (Prof and HOD, Dept of Pediatrics), Dr Sahana (Prof Dept of Pediatrics) and Dr Vidusha (Assoc Prof, Dept of Community Medicine), Dr Arpita (Asst. Prof Dept of Pediatrics)
Health education on importance and benefits of breastfeeding was explained by Final year BSc. Nursing students with help of posters. Explanation of techniques of breastfeeding, Clarification of all myths on Breastfeeding and importance of immunization was done.
Gift bowls were given to participating beneficiaries. Refreshments and transport were arrange by Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital.
