Patuakhali: National Nutrition Week and Safe Motherhood Day 2025 was observed in Baufal upazila of the district today through a series of awareness programmes aimed at promoting maternal health and nutrition. A discussion was held this morning at the Baufal Upazila Health Complex with assistance from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Abdur Rauf presided over the event, with Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Acting Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Protik Kumar Kundu attending as the chief guest. Dr. Nurjahan moderated the function.
During the event, speakers emphasized the importance of nutrition and safe motherhood in building the foundation of the future generation, stating, “We cannot move forward without a coordinated approach involving the family, society, and the state.” Officials from the upazila administration, health inspector, assistant health inspector, and nurses were among the participants in the meeting.
Earlier in the day, a rally was organized from the premises of the Baufal Upazila Health Complex, underscoring the community’s commitment to maternal health and nutrition.