UNICEF Advocates for Increased Breastfeeding Support in Nigeria
UNICEF and other advocates are urging increased support for breastfeeding in Nigeria, highlighting that only three out of ten Nigerian babies receive exclusive breastmilk. They emphasize breastfeeding as a crucial investment in child survival and call on media and men to support mothers.
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Breastfeeding most effective investment in child survival – UNICEF
The Chief of UNICEF Field office, Enugu, Juliet Chiluwe, said that although more than 90 per cent of Nigerian mothers breastfeed, optimal breastfeeding practices remained below national and global targets. The post Breastfeeding most effective investment in child survival – UNICEF appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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UNICEF calls on media to increase support for breastfeeding coverage during World Breastfeeding Week 2026, highlighting its importance for child nutrition Read More: https://punchng.com/unicef-urges-increased-media-support-for-breastfeeding-coverage/
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Read full article →Only 3 in 10 Nigerian babies receive exclusive breastmilk, UNICEF
… Calls on employers, health workers, families to support mothersBy Chioma Obinna The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday called for stronger support from employers, healthcare workers and families to improve breastfeeding practices in Nigeria, warning that too many babies are being denied the life-saving benefits of early and exclusive breastfeeding. However, in her […] The post Only 3 in 10 Nigerian babies receive exclusive breastmilk, UNICEF appeared first on Vanguard News.
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