Nestlé organised PGPN convocation
Nestlé Nutrition Institute (NNI) organised the convocation of the certification course titled 'Post Graduate Programme on Paediatric Nutrition' (PGPN) recently, says a press release. 110 paediatricians from Bangladesh were recognised by giving certificates for participation in the programme.
Commerce Minister Mr. Tofail Ahmed, MP, was present at the event as the Chief Guest. The event was chaired by Professor Dr. Md. Maniruzzaman Bhuiyan, Principal, Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College and Hospital and President at BPMPA. At the programme Professor Dr. Syed Modasser Ali, Ex Adviser to the Honourable Prime Minister was presented as the convocation speaker.
NNI, in collaboration with Boston University, USA launched the year-long course among Health Care Professionals in the South Asian Region. The programme was designed to provide updated, relevant, and practical knowledge in key aspects of paediatric nutrition to participants through online presentations, online video case-based presentations, lectures and discussion panels.
The programme ended with a workshop and certification hand-over, wrapped in a convocation ceremony. 1200 Health Care Professionals participated in the programme this year, out of which 110 are from Bangladesh. The certificate recipients will become members of the programme's alumni, and will be entitled to certain privileges.
200 renowned paediatricians, gynecologists, scientists and nutritionists were present in the programme. Also present were eminent faculty members from Boston University. Last year, the programme was held in Kolkata, India.
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