Focus on Special Days Observation
Celebration of World Population Day:
The Government of Bangladesh (GoB) observed World Population Day (WPD) in a befitting manner led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW). This year's national theme was "অধিকার ও পছন্দই মূল কথা: প্রজনন স্বাস্থ্য ও অধিকার প্রাধান্য পেলে কাঙ্খিত জন্মহারে সমাধান মেলে". Mr. Zahid Maleque, Honorable Minister for Health and Family Welfare delivered his valuable speech as the chief guest in a virtual session. On behalf of SMC, Mr. Mohammad Mohiuddin Ahmed, Head of Behavior Change Communication and other high officials attended the session. The Directorate General of Family Planning published a souvenir on WPD where SMC and SMC Enterprise Ltd published a write-up to focus its different activities.
Observance of World Breastfeeding Week:
'Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility' - The theme of 'World Breastfeeding Week 2021' highlights the nexus between breastfeeding and survival, health and wellbeing of women, children and the nation. SMC's community mobilization program 'Notun Din' commemorated the day through different events. Amongst, the virtual discussion sessions and upazila level field activities of SMC's implementing partners are mentionable.
