PPFN Harps on Breastfeeding to Guarantee Children’s Health, Offers Free Screenings

PPFN harps on breastfeeding to guarantee children’s health, offers free screenings

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) emphasizes breastfeeding for child health, offering free screenings and expert support to Nigerian moth Read More: https://punchng.com/ppfn-harps-on-breastfeeding-to-guarantee-childrens-health-offers-free-screenings/

World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to August 7: Why every breastfeeding mother needs a support system

With World Breastfeeding Week celebrated globally every year from August 1 to August 7, the focus this year is on why every breastfeeding mother needs a support system

Zanzibar bolsters Community health workers‘ capacity in reducing maternal, child deaths

ZANZIBAR: THAMINI Uhai Organisation has held a meeting with senior officials from the Zanzibar Ministry of Health to bolster the capacity of leaders and healthcare providers in implementing interventions aimed at reducing maternal deaths during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as newborn deaths. Speaking during the training, Deputy Director for Health Promotion and Education at the Ministry of Health, Dr Fatma Kabole, said cooperation between t…

Burundi’s breastfeeding success is becoming a test case for Africa’s maternal health investment

A mother breastfeeds her newborn son at Sampaka Hospital in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. Exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months provides essential nutrients, antibodies, and protection that support healthy growth   Burundi has become one of the world’s highest-performing countries in exclusive breastfeeding, and its success is reshaping the global conversation on maternal and child health. As WHO and UNICEF push a new investment case …