Press Release
Banks DIH Limited
Date:September 16th, 2016
National Breastfeeding Week will be observed in Guyana from September 18th to 24th and employees of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) have planned a series of events to sensitize the public on the importance of breastfeeding.
The programme will get underway on Sunday with a Breastfeeding Awareness Walk for all staff of the institution commencing at the junction of Vlissengen Road and Lamaha Street and ending at the Maternity Unit Car Park beginning at 07:00 hours.
This year, Banks DIH Limited has provided support for the Walk by donating Rainforest Waters and Well J Juice Drink for Sunday’s event.
The Company made the presentation during a simple ceremony held on Friday at the GPHC.
Denise Marks, Departmental Supervisor of the Maternity Unit received the donation on behalf of the Hospital from Clive Pellew, Banks DIH Limited Brand Manager. Also in attendance were Keith Alonzo, Director of Nursing Services (ag.) and Banks DIH Communications Manager Troy Peters.
Marks thanked Banks DIH for supporting the Walk, one of main highlights of the week of activities while Peters said his company was very appreciative in supporting the venture which promotes the importance of breastfeeding in Guyana.
According to the Departmental Supervisor, there will be an educational programme on Monday for anti-natal mothers at the Anti-Natal Clinic while on Wednesday new staff of the institution will attend a lecture on the importance of breastfeeding.
The GPHC was recently declared a baby-friendly institution by the World Health Organisation/UNICEF.
