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World Breastfeeding Week 2020

World Breastfeeding Week 2020 “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”

The Departments of Community Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Paediatrics of K. V. G. Medical College & Hospital along with K. V. G. Institute of Nursing Sciences, organized an awareness programme to commemorate ‘World Breastfeeding Week’ on 7th August 2020.

The programme commenced with an invocation song by nursing internees and lighting of the lamp by Dr. K.V. Chidananda, Medical Director, KVGMCH and Dr. Neelambikai Natrajan, Dean KVGMCH and other dignitaries.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. K. V. Chidananda. He shared his experiences related to maternal and child health care making the audience appreciate the difference in the situation over a period of 40 years.

Dr. Neelambikai Natrajan,   addreesed the gathering emphasiing the significance of celebrating the world breast feeding week and the common problems encountered by mothers.

 Dr.Nagarajachari A Professor & HOD, Community Medicine emphasised on the environmental effects due to breastfeeding and breast milk substitutes. The challenges and the solutions for effectively improving the indicators related to breastfeeding was also explained to the gathering. Dr. Gettha Doppa Prof and HOD, OBG who emphasized on good antenatal and postnatal care of the mother in terms of nutrition, sleep, relaxed mind, and knowledge regarding proper technique as a prerequisite for breastfeeding. Dr.Niveditha Reddy from Paediatrics elaborated on breastfeeding and associated concerns related to Covid 19.  Mrs Prema  BM principal KVG institute of Nursing sciences explained the role of nurses in identifying and teaching the mothers skills related to breastfeeding.    

 Dr. Shashikala N, Assistant Professor, community medicine welcomed and gave vote of thanks in the programme.  The program was attended by teaching faculty of KVGMCH, Nursing Institute and KVGAMC along with postgraduate and interns of KVGMCH.

Dean

Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan

Dr. Neelambikai Natarajan is a alumna of Thanjavur Medical College, where she obtained her medical degree. She further pursued her MD in Physiology from Madras Medical College and an MBA in Hospital Administration from Alagappa University.

Throughout her academic medical career, Dr. Natarajan has served in various capacities at several prominent institutions, including Madras Medical College, Madurai Medical College, Government Medical College Coimbatore, Government KAP Vishwanathan Medical College in Trichy, and Meenakshi Medical College in Kanchipuram. With over 20 years of administrative experience, she has held the position of Dean in multiple medical colleges for more than a decade. Her expertise in faculty training within medical education has earned her widespread recognition.

In addition to her administrative roles, Dr. Natarajan has served as an assessor on the Medical Council of India (MCI) panel for over 15 years. She was also an Ex-Senate member of the MGR University and Secretary of the Ethics Committee. Dr. Natarajan has completed an Advanced Course in Medical Education (ACME). Since 2019, she has been serving as the Dean at KVG Medical College and Hospital in Sullia.

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