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Khorfakkan Hosp accredited as ‘Baby, Mother-Friendly’ 3rd time

August 21, 2024 / 7:31 PM
Sharjah24: Khorfakkan Hospital, which is part of Emirates Health Services Corporation, has just received a special recognition for the third time in a row! It's been accredited by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a "Baby and Mother-Friendly Hospital." This is a big deal because it means the hospital has met really high standards for healthcare and has shown excellent efforts from its staff.
Khorfakkan Hospital has been recognized for providing top-notch medical care for mothers and children. They were evaluated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF for three days and met the high standards for quality care and support for breastfeeding. This recognition reflects the hospital's commitment to best practices in caring for mothers and children.

Dr. Abdullah Al Belushi, Director of Khorfakkan Hospital, emphasized how important it is for the hospital and all facilities of the EHS to provide top-quality healthcare to everyone, especially children and mothers. He mentioned that the hospital is dedicated to offering excellent services to improve the health and well-being of mothers and children, creating a comfortable environment for them. These efforts align with the goals of the EHS and support the "We the UAE 2031" vision, working towards achieving the UAE Centennial 2071.

The hospital met important goals for promoting breastfeeding, such as training staff to help with breastfeeding, educating mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding, providing care right after birth, and encouraging mothers to have skin-to-skin contact with their newborns, which helps with bonding.
 
August 21, 2024 / 7:31 PM

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