Sri Lanka first in breast feeding
Wehelle PIYATHILAKE-Maharagama special corr
Sri Lanka was selected as the best breast feeding country according
to a survey by South Asia International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN).
A ceremony to mark this was held recently where breast feeding
mothers were felicitated at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Headquarters, T
B Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10.
The ceremony was organized by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Women's
Organization.
Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena was the Chief Guest. Hundred
breast feeding mothers were felicitated and 100 bank accounts were
opened for their babies. IBFAN Sri Lanka co-ordinator Amara K Peeris
made the welcome speech.
Minister Sirisena said from 2011, a separate well-equipped room will
be allocated for breast feeding mothers in Government and private
institutions.
Ministers Pavithra Wanniarachchi, A H M Fowzie and Sumeda J Jayasena,
Southern Province Governor Kumari Balasuriya and Ranaviru Seva Adikariya
Chairperson Padma Wettewa were present.
The felicitation ceremony organizer was Sri Lanka Nidahas Women's
Association Deputy Chairperson and Maharagama Urban Councillor Chandrika
de Zoysa. |
