Manipur, April 12 -- Director Social Welfare Ngangom Uttam said that awareness programmes for the male sections of society concerning pregnancy and lactating mothers is necessary for a safe and healthy motherhood.

National Safe Motherhood Day was observed at the College of Nursing, Medical Directorate, Imphal in a programme organised by the State Health Society NHM and Directorate of Health Services on Sunday.

Speaking at the occasion as chief guest, director Social Welfare Ngangom Uttam said that awareness programmes for the male sections of society concerning pregnancy and lactating mothers is necessary for a safe and healthy motherhood.

Organising an awareness programme for the male counterpart in the lobby room during routine medic...