Chief of Field Office Enugu, Mrs Juliet Chiluwe, on Friday emphasised on breastfeeding, describing it as “babies’ first vaccine, first hug, and the first promise of survival”.Chiluwe stated this ...

Only 12 of Nigeria’s 36 states, alongside the Federal Capital Territory, currently provide up to six months of paid maternity ...

Abdelatef called on all sectors of society to move beyond awareness campaigns toward meaningful actions that ensure every ...

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that poor breastfeeding exposes children to diarrhoea, pneumonia, ...

The United Nations Children’s Fund has called on pregnant women in Borno State to initiate their newborns into breastmilk consumption within one hour of birthSpeaking during the flag-off event of the ...

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over the stagnation of exclusive breastfeeding rates in Nigeria, and called for stronger support ...

By Chioma Obinna As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week from August 1–7, the Federal Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have renewed calls for stronger, sustainable ...

Despite this encouraging statistic, some recent surveys indicate a decline in exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers.

World Breastfeeding Week 2025 promotes equal access to breastfeeding support. Learn about this year's WHO and BPNI themes, ...

Breastfeeding is proven to protect mothers and babies long-term, yet Europe has the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world.

Breastfeeding isn’t always natural or easy. This World Breastfeeding Week, it’s time to break the silence, confront the ...

Is breast milk enough for your baby An expert explains breastfeeding myths tips for moms and why demand feeding is best during World Breastfeeding Week 2025 ...