08/08/2026
🌸 World Breastfeeding Week 2026 | Weekly Activity Review 🌸
1st–7th August 2026
Sukh Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Jabalpur
Under the theme "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works," SSMCH successfully conducted a week-long series of awareness, educational, and community outreach activities.
📅 1st August:
Health Talk for pregnant and lactating mothers on the importance of breastfeeding, along with awareness on the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI).
📅 2nd August:
Online Slogan Writing, Poster Making & Rangoli Competitions to encourage creativity and spread awareness about breastfeeding among students and healthcare professionals.
📅 3rd August:
Breastfeeding Awareness Quiz Competition to enhance knowledge and promote evidence-based breastfeeding practices.
📅 4th August:
Breastfeeding Awareness Rally with enthusiastic participation from faculty, students, interns, nursing staff, and healthcare workers to spread awareness in the community.
📅 5th August:
Interactive Health Education Session for breastfeeding mothers covering exclusive breastfeeding, myths & facts, and maternal nutrition.
📅 6th August:
Community Health Screening Camp at the rural practice area for pregnant women, lactating mothers, women of reproductive age, and under-five children, along with breastfeeding counselling and health education.
📅 7th August:
Valedictory Ceremony featuring prize distribution, recognition of participants, and a reaffirmation of the institution's commitment to promoting optimal breastfeeding practices.
The week-long celebration was jointly organized by the Departments of Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and Community Medicine, with active participation from faculty, residents, interns, nursing staff, students, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, and the community.
Together, we strengthened awareness, empowered mothers, and reinforced our commitment to ensuring a healthier future through breastfeeding.