BAJAUR: Speakers at a seminar here on Thursday called for making collective efforts to create awareness of the significance of breastfeeding for health of the newborns.

The event was arranged in Khar by the local health department in connection with the World Breastfeeding Week. Religious leaders, elders and officials of the district administration and health department attended the event.

Deputy commissioner Fahad Wazir, district health Officer Dr Faisal Kamal, district nutrition programme officer Salahuddin, religious leaders and elders addressed the conference.

They said that it was essential to educate the people about health benefits of mother’s milk and discourage giving packed (artificial) milk to babies.

They said that mother’s milk was not only a perfect diet for infants, but also the best source to protect them from diseases. Later, a walk was also held to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding.

Published in Dawn, August 19th, 2022