Mother and healthy breast-fed baby in a family planning clinic in the Oromiyaa region of Ethiopia.
Mothers' Breasts Are Best
"One of the simplest ways to save mothers and children is through breastfeeding," Mrs. Toyin Saraki, Founder-President of the Nigerian-based the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, told a Global Breastfeeding Initiative Workshop sponsored by McCann Health in New York. Mrs. Saraki was recognised for global advocacy in the advancement of maternal, newborn and child health at the Medical Marketing & Media Awards, also in New York. Reflecting on her experiences during the opening week of this year United Nations General Assembly, she said: "Our biggest takeaway was the power of learning from one another and establishing new partnerships that could truly change the world."
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Africa: Global Breastfeeding Initiative Workshop
Wellbeing Foundation, 26 September 2014
I would like to thank The Global Breastfeeding Initiative for organising this Nigeria –Public-Private Partnership workshop, and McCann Health for hosting us all here today. I… Read more »
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Nigeria: Toyin Saraki Honored for Outstanding Contribution to Global Health
Wellbeing Foundation, 14 October 2014
As the United Nations General Assembly drew to a close in New York City, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) Founder-President, H.E Mrs. Toyin Saraki, was recognised for her… Read more »
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Africa: Linking Silos - What You Didn't Hear About UNGA
Wellbeing Foundation, 12 October 2014
A week after the Wellbeing Foundation Africa's (WBFA) fourth year at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), I am still inspired by the commitment of my fellow attendees. Over… Read more »
InFocus
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While rapid progress has been seen in the last decade, East and Southern African nations have done particularly well to reduce child mortality by focusing on breastfeeding and ... Read more »
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The United Nations health agency has called for ensuring that women have accurate information and support regarding the importance of breastfeeding. Read more »
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8 May 2014
Toyin Saraki - Wellbeing Africa Foundation
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Toyin Saraki is founder and president of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, a pan-African maternal health and wellbeing charity. Here, she talks with ... see more »
InFocus
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A new report shows that timely access to considerate antenatal care could prevent the deaths of hundreds of women and girls in South Africa during and after pregnancy. Read more »
