17/08/2026
๐๐ผ Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2026! ๐ผ๐
On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week 2026, the Mumbai Breastfeeding Promotion Committee organized an Intercollegiate Poster Competition for doctors, nurses, students, and therapists, hosted by MGM Medical College, Vashi, based on the theme:
โBreastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthening Systems that Work.โ
We are proud to celebrate the achievements of our Department of Occupational Therapy, LTMG Hospital, Mumbai:
๐ Dr. Sanika Gawade, Senior Occupational Therapist โ ๐ฅ First Prize in the Therapists/Others Category
๐ Dr. Dattaprasad Bhosale, First M.O.Th โ ๐ฅ Third Prize in the in the Therapists/Others Category
Through their posters, they highlighted breastfeeding as the foundation for a healthy and sustainable start in life, emphasizing its lifelong benefits for babies, mothers, families, and our planet. The presentations also highlighted the importance of family support, community initiatives, and strengthening systems that enable every mother to initiate and continue breastfeeding successfully.
A proud moment for our department as we continue to promote health, inclusion, family support, and sustainable well-being through Occupational Therapy. ๐โจ
Congratulations to both our achievers! ๐๐