(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Aster DM Healthcare, Qatar, the largest private healthcare provider in the State of Qatar, celebrated World Breastfeeding Week to raise awareness on the importance of breastfeeding for both babies and mothers, and called attention to local efforts to support breastfeeding.
World Breastfeeding Week (WABA) is an International Awareness Campaign celebrated every year from August one to seven to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. It commemorates the Innocent Declaration signed in August 1990 by government policymakers, WHO, Unicef and other organisations to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.
Aster conducted a series of activities to promote breast feeding amongst to-be and new parents as well as expecting and new mothers. Sessions were specially crafted to educate parents about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding from aged 0-6 months old. Breastfeeding can save lives and improve health of the baby. Support from family, employers, childcare and healthcare providers play a critical role in enabling a mother to breast feed.
The inauguration of the WABA activities was held at Aster Hospital, Doha, by Dr. Reda Taha Abou Elazab from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) Qatar in the presence of Annamma, Nursing Educator - MoPH; Dr. Vinod Jacob, Specialist - Pediatrics & Neonatology; Dr. Mahesh Patel, Sr. Manger-Quality Assurance; Priya Poonkudi, Sr. Manger-Hospital Operations; Regina Pinto, Head of Nursing and other staffs of Aster DM Healthcare in Qatar.
During the inaugural speech, Dr. Reda emphasised on the significance of breastfeeding which ensures better health for mothers and babies alike. Breast feeding for babies enhances their immunity, reduce digestive problems, reduce possibilities of chronic diseases, enhances mental health etc.
Talking on the activities, Dr. Mahesh Patel, said, 'Aster Hospital is closely working with the Ministry of Public Health, Qatar, to promote the importance of family-friendly policies to enable breastfeeding and help parents nurture and bond with their children in early stages of their life, when it matters the most
Speaking about the initiative, Dr. Vinod J Kuriakose, Specialist — Pediatrics & Neonatology, stated that Aster Hospital is working towards adhering to WHO baby friendly initiative standards which recommend promoting exclusive breastfeeding starting within one hour after birth until a baby is six months old.
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