The Nigerian government has lined up a series of activities to mark this year’s World Breast Feeding Week, which is aimed at promoting awareness and public support for breastfeeding.
This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
The ministry’s spokesperson, Patricia Deworitshe, said the country acknowledges the importance of protecting the interest of vulnerable mothers in need of assistance with breastfeeding their offspring.
Mrs Deworitshe said the ministry, in collaboration with some of its concerned parties in the sector, will participate in the global companion from 1 to 7 August.
She said, “The week will be flagged off on the 1st of August with a record-breaking event for most lactating women breastfeeding simultaneously.”
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