Hyderabad: Ankura Hospital for Women and Children inaugurated the ‘Ankura-Dhaatri Milk Bank’ at its LB Nagar branch.
The initiative was inaugurated by Prof. Praveen Kumar, Head of Neonatology at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
According to the hospital, the facility aims to provide safe, screened, and pasteurised breast milk from healthy donor mothers to premature and critically ill newborns.
Dr. Srinivas Murki, Chief Neonatologist at Ankura Hospital, LB Nagar, emphasized, “Breast milk is the most complete and digestible food for newborns. The first feed—colostrum—given within one hour of birth is rich in antibodies and DHA, essential for brain development. It boosts immunity and supports healthy gut bacteria.”
Dr. K. P. Vunnam, Founder of Ankura Hospital, added, “We have a dedicated team of neonatologists, lactation consultants, and nurses committed to guiding and supporting mothers with breastfeeding and milk expression, creating a culture of awareness and compassion.”
It is indicated that the hospital is also inviting healthy lactating mothers to come forward and donate excess milk to support newborns who need it the most. Interested donors can register by contacting the Ankura-Dhaatri Milk Bank at 9866399788.
