Pune: PMC starts healthcare centre for lactating mothers
The Pune Municipal Corporation has started a special healthcare center for pregnant and lactating women called Hirkani kaksha
The Pune Municipal Corporation has started a special healthcare center for pregnant and lactating women called Hirkani kaksha. The cell is a clean and hygienic room where lactating mothers along with their kids will be allowed. The Hirkani cell is been started at Bhavani Peth ward office. The official said such centres have been opened […]
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