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Nigeria: #WorldBreastfeedingWeek - Making Breastfeeding Work for Nigerian Mothers
Nigeria Health Watch, 3 August 2023
Breastfeeding is an important part of a baby's growth, especially during the first 1000 days. This period, from conception to the child's second birthday, is critical for a child's… Read more »
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Nigeria: World Breastfeeding Week - Real Reasons Mothers Must Breastfeed Babies - Lactation Expert
Premium Times, 3 August 2023
Every year, WBD is celebrated in the first week of August to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding and its benefits. Read more »
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Nigeria: WHO Announces 10% Increase in Exclusive Breastfeeding Globally
Premium Times, 2 August 2023
The global agencies reiterated the importance of breastfeeding as the ultimate child survival and development intervention in a child's life. Read more »
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Rwanda: Fathers Say Their Role in Exclusive Breastfeeding Paying Off
New Times, 2 August 2023
Breastfeeding can be a huge boon for an infant's health, aiding immunity, overall well-being, and parental bonding. Pediatricians recommend exclusively breastfeeding a child for at… Read more »
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Rwanda: Rwanda Surpasses Global Exclusive Breastfeeding Average
New Times, 2 August 2023
In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent, above the World Health Organization's global average of 44 percent. Read more »
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Rwanda: World Breastfeeding Week - Five Things to Know
New Times, 31 July 2023
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration that is held every year from August 1 to August 7. According to World Health Organisation (WHO) more than half a billion… Read more »