Citycell steps in to raise breastfeeding awareness
FE Report | Sunday, 3 August 2008
Citycell recently joined hands with Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical Services Limited to increase awareness on the importance of breastfeeding among people of the country on World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August, 2008.
Ministry of Women and Children Affairs Adviser Rasheda K Choudhury inaugurated this week long programme at the free health camp in front of the office of Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical Services Limited Friday.
This was followed by a discussion session on World Breastfeeding Week inside the hospital premises.
Managing Director of Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical Services Limited Sarder A Nayeem initiated the discussion session. Citycell CEO Michael Seymour attended this programme as the special guest.
Seymour emphasised the importance of breastfeeding for physical and mental growth of a child. Rasheda K Chowdhury also cited the Government initiatives to raise awareness on breastfeeding in Bangladesh.
Chainnan of Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical Services Limited Md Jonaid Shafiq, Professor Amina Majid and Child Specialist Kazi Nawshad Un Nabi, Professor Rahima Begum also highlighted the importance of breastfeeding in their speeches at this discussion session.
At the end of the discussion session six nurses and fourteen field-workers of the hospital were awarded certificates for the "Mother Support Workshop".
Free health check-up and medical advices were provided to the mothers and children visiting the camp from 9am to Ipm Friday.
Ministry of Women and Children Affairs Adviser Rasheda K Choudhury inaugurated this week long programme at the free health camp in front of the office of Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical Services Limited Friday.
This was followed by a discussion session on World Breastfeeding Week inside the hospital premises.
Managing Director of Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical Services Limited Sarder A Nayeem initiated the discussion session. Citycell CEO Michael Seymour attended this programme as the special guest.
Seymour emphasised the importance of breastfeeding for physical and mental growth of a child. Rasheda K Chowdhury also cited the Government initiatives to raise awareness on breastfeeding in Bangladesh.
Chainnan of Japan Bangladesh Friendship Medical Services Limited Md Jonaid Shafiq, Professor Amina Majid and Child Specialist Kazi Nawshad Un Nabi, Professor Rahima Begum also highlighted the importance of breastfeeding in their speeches at this discussion session.
At the end of the discussion session six nurses and fourteen field-workers of the hospital were awarded certificates for the "Mother Support Workshop".
Free health check-up and medical advices were provided to the mothers and children visiting the camp from 9am to Ipm Friday.