05/08/2025
Medicity Hosts the 5th Session of World Breastfeeding Awareness Week 2025 #
Raj Medicity proudly hosted the 5th Session of World Breastfeeding Awareness Week today at its 8th Floor Multipurpose Hall, reaffirming its commitment to promoting maternal and child health through evidence-based practices and community engagement.
The event commenced with the presence of eminent dignitaries and healthcare professionals. The programme was organized to raise awareness about the critical role of breastfeeding in ensuring the survival, health, and well-being of infants.
The session was graced by:
• Chief Guest: Shri. H. Rajen Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, Raj Medicity
• Guests of Honour:
Dr. Khumanthem John, General Physician & Pediatrician
Dr. L. Basanta, Secretary, Paediatric Association of Manipur (PAM)
• President of the Function: Dr. James Elangbam, Secretary, Breastfeeding Promotion Alliance of Manipur (BPAM)
• Speaker: Dr. B. Sarita, Paediatrician & Neonatologist
The event featured a series of technical and motivational sessions aimed at promoting the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continued breastfeeding up to two years or beyond.
Highlights of the programme included a keynote address by Dr. L Basanta, a technical session led by Dr. B. Sarita, and inspirational speeches by the dignitaries emphasizing the societal, familial, and healthcare support essential for successful breastfeeding.