Tirupati's Human Milk Bank Celebrates Two Years of Impact
Human milk bank in Tirupati completes two years of servicce
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The Rotary Human Milk Bank at the Government Maternity Hospital in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, has completed two years of service, significantly benefiting malnourished infants. District Collector S. Venkateswar highlighted the growing acceptance of milk donation, urging more lactating mothers to participate in this life-saving initiative.
- 01The Rotary Human Milk Bank has been operational for two years, providing essential support to malnourished infants.
- 02Over 8,288 newborns have benefited from the milk bank, contributing to a reduction in infant mortality rates.
- 03District Collector S. Venkateswar encourages more mothers to donate milk to support this cause.
- 04The initiative has gained recognition and is seen as a model for similar projects across India.
- 05Public awareness and acceptance of milk donation are increasing, akin to the evolution of blood donation practices.
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The Rotary Human Milk Bank at the Government Maternity Hospital in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, celebrated its second anniversary, marking a significant milestone in supporting malnourished infants. District Collector S. Venkateswar noted the societal shift towards accepting human milk donation, encouraging more lactating mothers to contribute. The initiative, which began with skepticism, has proven to be a model for similar programs, with over 8,288 newborns benefiting from the bank's services. This has led to a notable reduction in infant mortality rates. Rotary Milk Bank chairman Damodaram Tenkayala and co-chairman Magam Hemachander expressed optimism about the growing acceptance of milk donation, drawing parallels to the evolution of blood donation. Rotary Club of Tirupati president Rajendra Chetty mentioned the presence of similar milk banks in other cities like Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, urging the public to utilize these facilities for the benefit of vulnerable infants.
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The milk bank's services have significantly improved the health outcomes for malnourished infants in the region, contributing to lower infant mortality rates.
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