{"id":10867,"date":"2026-07-16T10:24:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srms.ac.in\/ims\/?p=10867"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:24:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:24:27","slug":"nourishing-generations-srms-institute-of-medical-sciences-spreads-awareness-during-world-breastfeeding-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srms.ac.in\/ims\/nourishing-generations-srms-institute-of-medical-sciences-spreads-awareness-during-world-breastfeeding-week\/","title":{"rendered":"NOURISHING GENERATIONS: SRMS INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES SPREADS AWARENESS DURING WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK"},"content":{"rendered":"

Breastfeeding is more than nourishment; it\u2019s nature\u2019s first bond, a shield for health, and a gift that shapes a lifetime. To mark World Breastfeeding Week<\/em><\/strong>, SRMS Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Bareilly<\/strong>, through its Department of Community Medicine<\/strong>, turned awareness into action, touching lives across communities with talks, camps, competitions, and creative performances.<\/p>\n

Following the WHO theme \u2018Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems\u2019<\/em><\/strong>, the week began with an Awareness Talk<\/strong> at UHTC led by Prof Dr Priyanka Kumar<\/strong>, Dr RC Gupta <\/strong>(MOIC), and JR Dr Payal Verma<\/strong>, guiding 40 beneficiaries on breastfeeding benefits, maternal care, and infant health.<\/p>\n

A Health Camp<\/strong> at Atapatti Janubi village under the Family Adoption Program<\/em><\/strong>, guided by Dr Rupali Gupta<\/strong>, Assistant Professor, Community Medicine alongside JRs Dr Neelesh Singh <\/strong>& Dr Divyanshu Singh<\/strong> brought free check-ups, medicines, and RBS tests to 239+ patients. Meanwhile, MBBS Batch 2023<\/strong> staged a powerful Skit<\/strong> busting myths, promoting exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, and demonstrating proper techniques.<\/p>\n

At RHTC, Associate Professor Dr Ruchi Arun<\/strong> and JR Dr Divyanshu Singh<\/strong> sensitized 30 pregnant and lactating mothers on early initiation of breastfeeding within an hour of birth and continuation up to 2 years; a message echoed in health talks at SRMS Telemedicine Bus and Bhairpura Centre. <\/strong>Adding a creative edge, MBBS Batch 2023 showcased Posters<\/strong> highlighting breastfeeding\u2019s role in maternal and infant health, judged by Assistant Professor Dr Abhijeet<\/strong> & team. A spirited Quiz Competition<\/strong> tested knowledge in four exciting rounds, with Anushka\u2019s<\/strong> team bagging first place and Mahboob\u2019s<\/strong> team second. The week was graced by Dr Bindu Garg<\/strong>, Dean UG; Professor Dr Sandhya<\/strong> (Department of Pediatrics), and esteemed faculty, aiming to nurture healthier beginnings.<\/p>\n

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