MoPH launches awareness campaign on importance of breastfeeding

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched an extensive awareness campaign on its social media sites, including publishing message...

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has launched an extensive awareness campaign on its social media sites, including publishing messages and videos about the importance of breastfeeding. The MoPH's awareness campaign coincides with World Breastfeeding Week, which runs from August 1 to 7 .

On this occasion, the Ministry organises several key activities and events during the celebration, including an event at the Ministry of Public Health building targeting public health sector employees on the importance of breastfeeding. During the event, health sector staff were briefed on maternal and infant nutrition guidelines, mental health, information on leave policies and entitlements for breastfeeding mothers, and responding to employee inquiries.

The MoPH is conducting awareness events and activities in collaboration with its partners in the health sector to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding.

One such event, held in partnership with the Primary Health Care Corporation at Al Sadd Health Centre, supports mothers and enhances community participation in promoting optimal infant and young child nutrition practices.

This event targets visitors to the centre, including pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, families, health care providers, and community members.