Marked world breastfeeding week at MRRH (1-7th August 2020)
WHO AND UNICEF Recommends
Initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth.
Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months of age (180 days)
Thereafter give nutritionally adequate and safe complementary foods to all children.
Continue breastfeeding for up to 2 years of age or beyond.
MARKED THE WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK (1-7 aUGUST 2020)
Theme: “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”
Programs Details
Organizer: – Mrs. Chimi Wangmo, Nutritionist
Coordinator: – Mr. Sherab Dorji, NCD focal person and Samer, Dietician
Chief Guest: – Mr. Tshering Dorji, Principal DHO
Head of Organization:- Mr. Pelden Wangchuk, MS, Mr. Karma Yeshi, Dy. Chief ADMO, and Mr. Phuntsho Norbu, NS.
Presenter: – Dr. Tashi Tshering, Pediatrician
Demonstrator: – Sis Pema, Sis Karma and Sherab, Nurse of Gynae unit and MCH staffs.
Observer: – Gynecologist, in-charges and representatives from relevant unit.
Media Reporter: – Nima Wangchuk, In-Charge ER and Pema Wangchuk, QMS.
Venue: – Mini Conference of MRRH
AGENDA
| Time | Activities | Responsible person |
| 8:45 – 9:00 | Registration | Participants and resources persons |
| 9:01 – 9:15 | Chief Guest arrival and welcome speech | Mrs. Chimi Wangmo |
| 9:16 – 9:50 | Opening Remarks talk | Chief Guest |
| 9:51 – 10:45 | Overview on Lactation | Dr. Tashi Tshering |
| 10:46 – 11:15 | Tea Break | |
| 11:16 – 12:00 | Video presentation and experiences sharing by breastfeeding mothers, and memento for them | Mrs. Chimi Wangmo |
| 12:00 – 1:00 | Educate, demonstrate and offer help to breastfeeding mothers in wards | Sis Pema, Sis Karma and Sherab of Gynae Ward |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 2:00 – 2:30 | Breast feeding education in OPD | Sis Pema, Sis Karma and Sherab of Gynae Ward and MCH staffs |
| 2:31 – 2:45 | Vote of Thanks | Sis Pema |
