The U.S. authorities, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Well being and growth companions, acknowledged World Breastfeeding Week from August 1-7. The marketing campaign highlighted the significance of breastfeeding for toddler and maternal well being, emphasizing the shared duty to guard, promote, and help this very important apply.
Visitors on the launch occasion included moms and their youngsters, top-level authorities officers, representatives from the donor group, well being growth and welfare organizations, and USAID/Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador for Vitamin Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha.
Ms. Chukwuka Akpotha shared a goodwill message and helped lead a dialogue with moms concerning the significance of breastfeeding. In a coordinated effort, over 30,000 moms throughout Nigeria joined the occasion just about, setting a brand new world file for probably the most moms breastfeeding concurrently. This occasion raised consciousness about Nigeria’s low unique breastfeeding price. Just one in three youngsters in Nigeria have been completely breastfed for his or her first six months of life, in response to a current research.
USAID is dedicated to supporting breastfeeding initiatives in Nigeria, which assist enhance maternal and little one well being globally. By partnering with advocates like Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, USAID and implementing companion Helen Keller Worldwide are leveraging Nigeria’s artistic sector to enhance the nation’s dietary panorama.
Since Could 2024, the collaboration between USAID, Helen Keller Worldwide, and Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha has superior Nigeria’s vitamin technique. Our partnership goals to enhance breastfeeding charges and cut back little one malnutrition via focused interventions.
World Breastfeeding Week reaffirms the dedication to breastfeeding as a elementary pillar of kid well being and growth.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria.