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LAHORE, Oct 24 (APP): Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali on Friday said that mother’s milk is highly beneficial for the mental and physical health of infants, and it is essential to raise awareness about its importance.
He was addressing an awareness seminar on breastfeeding, organized by Punjab University’s Department of Public Health in collaboration with UNICEF at Al Raazi hall here on Friday.
On this occasion, In-charge Department of Public Health Dr Nauman Ali, Prof Dr Rubina Zakir, Dean Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Prof Dr Muhammad Riaz, Assma Masud and Nauman Ghani from UNICEF, faculty members, and a large number of students participated.
In his address, PU VC Prof Dr Muhammad Ali said that after a child’s birth, parents selflessly play their role in maintaining the child’s health. He said that the Quran gives very clear guidance regarding breastfeeding, which must be followed, as every word of the Quran carries truth.
He added that a child’s health is directly linked to breastfeeding and that mother’s milk is a natural formula for achieving good health, whereas formula milk should be avoided.
Appreciating the organizers for arranging the seminar, he expressed hope that students of the Department of Public Health would continue to fulfill their responsibility in spreading awareness in society on this important issue.
Dr Nauman Ali said that breastfeeding is essential for the health of both mother and child and that the foundation of a child’s healthy growth begins with mother’s milk, which strengthens the immune system against diseases. He emphasized the need to educate women about breastfeeding so that every child receives their right. Prof Dr Rubina Zakir said that the infants deprived of breastfeeding could suffer harm.
She added that mother’s milk is also crucial for developing emotional bonding between mother and child.
She emphasized that mothers should initiate breastfeeding within the first hours after birth. Assma Masud, Nauman Ghani and Dr Muhammad Riaz also spoke on the occasion.