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ROTARY-BATANGAS MEDICAL CENTER HUMAN MILKBANK 
INAUGURATION and TURNOVER CEREMONY

Written by: Mark John Thomas Buquiz

BACKGROUND OF THE PROGRAM'S INITIATIVES

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months does wonder to the health of a child,according to the World Health Organization(WHO).

Breast Milk is seen as the best way to improve the health of children as it contains the necessary nutrients the body can absorb. By not consuming human milk in the first few months of infancy, a child becomes more prone to life-threatening diseases.

Unfortunately, only 34% of infants under 6 months were exclusively breastfed and only 34% continue breastfeeding until two years old according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef)'s 2014 State of the World’s Children report. This puts the country among the top nations with the most number of children not exclusively breastfed.

SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT COURSE TRACK 3: MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH LEADERSHIP

             Batangas Medical Center PETRO in coordination with Civil Service Commission - Region IV conducted the final track of the Supervisory Development Course.Held last July 18-21 at Alpha Hotel,Kumintang Ibaba,Batangas City. Attended by the Heads and Supervisors from both Medical and Administrative Departments. The said training was a combination of group and individual activities that was designed to develop and impart a better understanding of leadership. Facilitated by Director II Nancy B. Asilo (Day I)and Director II Jacinto C. Mateo III (Day 2-4) of Civil Service Commission Regional Office IV. This also served as graduation for those participants who completed the 3 tracks.