Media Release

Mangaluru, Aug 13: Breastfeeding week programme was held at Fr L M Pinto Health Centre Charitable Trust on Sunday, August 11, from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm in recognition of World Breastfeeding Week celebrated globally from August 1 to 7.

The event aimed to raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and to educate parents and caregivers on best practices for infants and child nutrition.

To mark this occasion, healthy baby screening was conducted in the OPD Block. Children under the age of 5 years were screened and assessed. As many as 8 children were awarded by gynaecologist and senior medical officer Dr Denzil Noronha.

Health talk on benefits of breastfeeding and an interactive session for mothers was conducted by Dr Chrisel Jenica D’Sa, PG student of Fr Muller Homeopathy College, Mangaluru. This was followed by a short stage programme.

The celebration was presided over by Fr Roshan Crasta, administrator, along with Sr Jyothsna, assistant administrator, Dr Denzil Noronha, gynaecologist and senior medical officer, Dr Shruthi, Dr Shreevarsha, RMO, Dr Ancy George, Dr Sneha Subedar, Dr Bangi Haritha and Dr Chrisel Jenica D’Sa, from Fr Muller Homeopathy College.

The programme commenced by invoking god’s blessings through a prayer song sung by the hospital staff. Sr Jyothsna welcomed the gathering. This was followed by ceremonial lighting of the lamp.

Fr Roshan Crasta, administrator of the hospital in his presidential speech appreciated the doctors and staff of the hospital for taking interest in making this event a memorable one. Gifts were distributed to all the participants. Programme was concluded by singing a thanksgiving hymn. Dr Shreevarsha compered the programme.