Amritsar, August 7

The campaign initiated by the district Health Department to educate public, especially mothers, about the importance of breast feeding newly born children concluded here on Saturday. Under the seven-day awareness programme, workshops were held for field staff and literature was released. Civil Surgeon Dr Charanjit Singh said the department would use posters at public places to create awareness among public.

He said a child must be breast-fed for the first few months and mothers must understand that their milk is the best diet for the child. District Family Welfare Officer Dr Jaspreet Sharma said using bottles for feeding children is not advisable as it leads to problems among kids. — TNS