24 h. ago Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Commissioner for Health, Cross River State, Dr. Henry Ayuk, has reiterated the state’s commitment to improving maternal and child health by encouraging exclusive breastfeeding and building community support systems for nursing mothers. Speaking during the official flag-off of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week at the General Hospital, Calabar, the commissioner urged […] The post Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Protect children from diphtheria with exclusive breastfeeding – UNICEF urges mothers

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding of their children to prevent the spread of diphtheria. UNICEF facilitator, Mrs. Chineze George-Ileka, said this during a sensitisation at the Christian Women’s August Meeting on Wednesday in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra. George-Ileka said exclusive breastfeeding strengthens a baby’s […] The post Protect children from diphtheria with exclusive breastfeeding – UNICEF urges mothers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago UNICEF calls for urgent investment in breastfeeding support systems

Tribune Online UNICEF calls for urgent investment in breastfeeding support systems The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for urgent and sustained investment in breastfeeding-friendly policies, decrying stagnating breastfeeding rates and declining early initiation practices in Nigeria. UNICEF calls for urgent investment in breastfeeding support systems Tribune Online

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8 d. ago 26 Nigerian states don’t have supportive breastfeeding policies — UNICEF

Tribune Online 26 Nigerian states don’t have supportive breastfeeding policies — UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over stagnant rates of exclusive breastfeeding in Nigeria, revealing that 26 out of 26 Nigerian states don’t have supportive breastfeeding policies — UNICEF Tribune Online

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9 d. ago UNICEF Laments Low Rate Of Exclusive Breastfeeding In Nigeria

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria has lamented the low rate of exclusive breastfeeding of infants in Nigeria despite global and national campaigns on the benefits of breastfeeding. Available statistics showed that only 29 per cent of Nigerian infants are exclusively breastfed in the country. This statistic comes as the world […]

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1 week ago World Breastfeeding Week: WHO, UNICEF urge global investment support

By Doris Obinna As the world observes the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have called on governments to prioritise investment in health systems that support breastfeeding mothers. World Breastfeeding Week, commemorated every year from August 1 to 7, highlights that breastfeeding is one of […] The post World Breastfeeding Week: WHO, UNICEF urge global investment support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Breastfeeding: UNICEF urges Borno to create support system for mothers

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has Borno State to create sustainable support system for nursing mothers to ensure exclusive and successful breastfeeding. UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Mr Francis Butichi made the call yesterday in Maiduguri in an address at the flag off of the World Breastfeeding Week. He […] The post Breastfeeding: UNICEF urges Borno to create support system for mothers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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