Archive · 16 Sep 2025
AIMS Mohali Accredited as Breastfeeding-Friendly Hospital
A hospital in Mohali, called AIMS, has been recognized as a 'breastfeeding-friendly' hospital.
This means they support mothers who want to breastfeed their babies.
They got this recognition from a group called the Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India.
AIMS is the only government-run medical college in the whole country to get this honor.
Many hospitals in the Armed Forces have received this recognition, and Telangana has accredited several government hospitals.
AIMS is proud to be a part of this initiative.
This accreditation shows that the hospital is committed to helping mothers and babies.
AIMS Mohali is the only state medical college accredited as a breastfeeding-friendly hospital.
The accreditation was given by the Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India.
AIMS joins Command Hospital, Pune, in achieving this recognition.
Of 71 accredited facilities, 39 belong to the Armed Forces.
Telangana leads in accrediting government hospitals.
- Who
- Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Mohali
- What
- Became the only state medical college in India accredited as a breastfeeding-friendly hospital.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Where
- Mohali, India
- Why
- To promote breastfeeding practices and become a recognized facility.
- Institution
- Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Mohali
- Accreditation
- Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
- Accrediting Body
- Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India
- BFHI Facilities Nationwide
- 71
- Accredited State-Run Colleges
- 1 (AIMS Mohali)