{"id":499688,"date":"2025-08-29T08:53:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T03:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=499688"},"modified":"2025-08-29T08:53:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T03:53:30","slug":"breastfeeding-key-to-health-children-cognitive-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/breastfeeding-key-to-health-children-cognitive-development\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Breastfeeding key to health, children cognitive development\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report<br \/>\nPESHAWAR<br \/>\nAdvisor to Chief Minister for Health Ihtisham Ali attended as the Chief Guest at a high-level seminar organized by the Medical Emergency Resilience Foundation (MERF) to mark Breastfeeding Awareness Month.<br \/>\nThe event was held here in a local hotel, titled \u201cInvest in Breastfeeding, Invest in the Future\u201d and aimed to highlight the vital role of breastfeeding in maternal and child health, a handout said.<br \/>\nIn his keynote address, Mr. Ihtisham Ali emphasized that breastfeeding is not only a biological necessity but also a fundamental investment in the health, nutrition, and cognitive development of future generations. He reiterated the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa\u2019s commitment to supporting policies and programs that promote exclusive breastfeeding, strengthen maternal health services, and create supportive environments for mothers.<br \/>\nThe seminar brought together distinguished panelists, including Dr. Fazal Majeed (Director Nutrition, KP), Prof. Dr. Fawad Haider Khan (Religious Scholar), Dr. Bawar Shah (President Pakistan Pediatric Association), Dr. Samreen (Gynecologist, MERF), Dr. Maqsood Ali (PHA Representative), and Dr. Inammullah (UNICEF). Panel discussions and an interactive Q&#038;A session provided valuable insights into the medical, social, and public health perspectives of breastfeeding.<br \/>\nMr. Ihtisham Ali appreciated MERF\u2019s efforts in organizing such a meaningful platform for dialogue and awareness. He called for collective action from government, healthcare professionals, civil society, and development partners to promote breastfeeding practices and safeguard the health and well-being of mothers and children across the province.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report PESHAWAR Advisor to Chief Minister for Health Ihtisham Ali attended as the Chief Guest at a high-level seminar organized by the Medical Emergency Resilience Foundation (MERF) to mark Breastfeeding Awareness Month. 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