Mysuru:  “There is no alternative to breast milk which is the most nutritious infant food,” asserted K. Padma, Deputy Director, Department of Women and Child Welfare. Speaking at the valedictory of the World Breast-feeding Week organised by Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Mysuru District Unit, at the Platinum Jubilee Hall at J.K. Grounds here on…

Mysuru: World Breastfeeding Week will be celebrated in different parts of the city from Aug.1 to 7, according to Indian Academy of Paediatrics, Mysuru District Branch President Dr. Rajeshwari Madappa. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, Dr. Rajeshwari Madappa said that the Week will be celebrated in association with JSS Hospital, MMC&RI…

Mysuru: Marking World Breast-Feeding Week, the Department of Women and Child Welfare had organised a function at Cheluvamba Hospital premises here yesterday to create awareness among people on importance of breast milk. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Director, Department of Women and Child Welfare, K. Radha opined that breast milk would prevent respiratory and other…