World Breast Feeding Week Celebrations – 2020

August 1 to 7, 2020

Objectives of the Program

• Use community platforms to increase awareness on breastfeeding
• Advocate for breastfeeding support at the workplace
• Ensure that the father and family are informed about breastfeeding goals
• Find out what kind of practical help may be needed along the way

Activities conducted in the Program

• Breast feeding poster completion
• Breastfeeding quiz for Undergraduates
• Breastfeeding quiz for Postgraduates
• Essay competition for Allied health Students
• Outreach programmes at Public health Centres-Sembakkam and Thiruporur
• Guest Lecture By Eminent Speaker
• Interactive talks by department faculty

WORLD ORS DAY

World ORS Day is observed every year on July 29 in the department of Paediatrics.

Poster competition is organized for undergraduates and postgraduates

NEWBORN WEEK

Newborn week is conducted every year from 15-21st November. Quiz competition on newborn care is conducted for postgraduates.