Present there were officials concerned, public health workers in various provinces and cities and staff members of the missions of the UNICEF and the WHO here.

An inaugural speech was followed by speeches of the representative of the UNICEF and an official of the WHO here.

Speakers said that the UNICEF set the first week of August every year as the World Breastfeeding Week and recommended all the countries to conduct activities on this week.

They underscored the need to successfully conduct the work to promote the health of the mothers and babies on the occasion of the week.

The participants heard speeches before looking round photos displayed on the occasion of the week.