Rotary Clubs in Chennai to distribute 1,000 maternity kits at government hospitals
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More than 40 Rotary Clubs and Club First Ladies across Chennai District 3234 have joined hands for the Rotary Action for Women 2, maternity kits distribution initiative. According to a press note, the target is to distribute 1,000 kits in government hospitals during World Breast Feeding Week. The kits are aimed at benefiting antenatal and postnatal mothers. Equipment for hospitals will also be donated during this initiative. As per the schedule, kits will be distributed on August 3 at Government Kasturba Gandhi Hospital, on August 4 at Shenoy Nagar urban community health centre and on August 5 at Adyar urban community health centre as well as a few other leading maternity hospitals.
