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    UNICEF Strengthens Support To Improve Breastfeeding In Jigawa

    EditorBy EditorAugust 2, 2024Updated:August 2, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Aishatu Ahmed

    Dutse: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has vowed to strengthen its support, to improve the rate of Breastfeeding amongst lactating women in Jigawa, for the benefit of Children’s health.

    Dr Abigail Nyam, Nutrition Officer, UNICEF Kano Field Office, made this known at the launch of The World Breastfeeding Week in Dutse, Jigawa state capital in Thursday.

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    Read Also: This World Breastfeeding Week, UNICEF and WHO call for equal access to breastfeeding support

    Dr Nyam explained that although there are myths surrounding exclusive breastfeeding, mothers should listen to experts and those who have experienced exclusive breastfeeding.

    She said that in Nigeria, breastfeeding is crucial for survival, health and well being of infants and young children.

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    Breastfeeding she said, provides essential nutrients and protection against illnesses, which are vital for child development.

    According to her, “The 2024 focus of the week is on reducing inequalities that hinder access to breastfeeding support. Vulnerable mothers require additional assistance to ensure their children are well breastfed.

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    “By improving breastfeeding support in Nigeria, we address the social inequalities that stand on the way of sustainable development and public health. “

    Breastfeeding Nyam said, acts as an equaliser in the society, offering every Nigerian child the start in life, regardless of socio-economic status.

    Read More: This World Breastfeeding Week, UNICEF and WHO call for equal access to breastfeeding support

    The UNICEF representative commended the Jigawa State Government especially the first lady, for their untiring support to UNICEF.

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    In his remarks, the Jigawa state Commissioner for health, Dr Abdullahi Kainuwa, quoted Quranic verses that order women to exclusively breastfeeding their babies.

    He stressed that the act is important to protect children against child diseases and provides effective well being for the babies.

    Also, the Jigawa state Commissioner for local government, Mr Ahmad Garba, announced the donation of motherhood kits and cash token to about 500 lactating mothers.

    He said that the Ministry supports the Ministry of health and the state Primary Healthcare Agency, to ensure safe motherhood.

    Jigawa state First lady, Mrs Hadiza Umar Namadi, pledged continous support to the cause id mothers and children in Jigawa state.

    Read More: The Baby-Friendly Initiative: Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding

    Represented by the Commissioner women Affairs, Mrs Hadiza Abdulwahab, Mrs Namadi advocated for exclusive breastfeeding for the babies for the first six months.

    The 2024 theme for the World Breastfeeding Week is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All.”

    World Breastfeeding Week commemoration started in 1992, with an aim to generate public awareness and support for breastfeeding.

    The week has a dual goal of improving the health of babies and promoting, protecting and supporting the rights of women to breastfeeding anywhere and at anytime.

     

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