MBFHI CERTIFICATION ICH

Mother and Baby Friendly Hospital Certification (MBFHI)

The Institute of Child Health, Government Medical College, Kottayam has received Mother and Baby Friendly Hospital certification from the state government. We are the first government hospital in Kottayam to get this. 130 parameters are assessed. The process involves training staff, health care workers, mothers, and relatives regarding optimal newborn care. The Hon. Minister for Health, Smt. Veena George, presented us with the certification as part of the Breastfeeding Week celebration.