HEALTHAug 4 · 06:13 UTCALLAFRICA

Nigeria: Breastfeeding Most Effective Investment in Child Survival - Unicef

UNICEF highlights breastfeeding as the most effective investment in child survival, noting that while over 90% of Nigerian mothers breastfeed, optimal practices remain below national and global targets. Juliet Chiluwe, head of UNICEF's Enugu Field Office, raised concerns about suboptimal breastfeeding rates in Nigeria.

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