Nutrition experts emphasise that a balanced, diverse diet centred on fresh produce, dairy, and hydration is key to protecting children from summer-related illnesses. The advice highlights the importance of routine meals over reliance on single superfoods for immunity. As summer…
As World Breastfeeding Week unfolds, doctors emphasise the growing body of evidence showing breastfeeding’s crucial role in protecting infants from long-term health issues and supporting maternal recovery, underscoring its importance in public health discussions. As World Breastfeeding Week is marked…
Nepal’s exclusive breastfeeding rate has fallen sharply below global targets, exposing systemic gaps in health services, workplace support, and family assistance that threaten maternal and infant health outcomes. Nepal’s rate of exclusive breastfeeding for infants under six months has fallen…
Emerging research highlights that plain dairy products and breastfeeding have protective effects on dental health, but added sugars and prolonged feeding may increase caries risk. Unsweetened plant-based drinks pose varied effects, underscoring the importance of oral hygiene. Milk, breastfeeding and…
As Jordan observes World Breastfeeding Week, health officials underscore the importance of early feeding practices to improve infant survival and maternal health, amid concerning figures on exclusive breastfeeding and hospital practices. Jordan marked World Breastfeeding Week at the start of…
German paediatric specialists emphasise the need for structured support and supplementation to prevent nutrient deficiencies in children following vegetarian or vegan diets, as plant-based eating becomes increasingly popular among the young. German paediatric specialists have updated their advice on vegetarian…
As World Breastfeeding Week approaches, experts emphasise that emotional support and practical help are crucial in ensuring mothers succeed with exclusive breastfeeding, which offers lasting health benefits for both mother and child. Breastfeeding is often framed as instinctive, but for…
Bauchi State and UNICEF have initiated a campaign to improve infant feeding practices, amid troubling statistics on exclusive breastfeeding, as global health advocates emphasise the importance of early support and addressing myths surrounding breastfeeding. UNICEF and the Bauchi State Government…
Sindh and the World Bank have collaboratively developed a comprehensive, multi-sectoral strategy aimed at tackling child stunting across the province, integrating health, water, sanitation, social protection, and agriculture programmes under a unified oversight system to ensure effective implementation and measurable…
UNICEF Mexico warns that only one in three newborns are exclusively breastfed in the first six months, citing myths, inconsistent support, and commercial influences as key barriers to optimal infant nutrition. UNICEF Mexico has warned that breastfeeding remains far below…
During World Breastfeeding Week, health officials emphasise the importance of stronger public policies and community support to overcome challenges faced by new mothers in breastfeeding, highlighting the practice’s critical benefits for infant and maternal health. During World Breastfeeding Week, the…
As Nigeria’s exclusive breastfeeding rates remain critically low, UNICEF calls on the government, employers, and families to provide the practical support needed to improve infant nutrition and survival during World Breastfeeding Week. UNICEF has renewed pressure on Nigerian employers, health…
