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Breastfeeding mother

Ghana launches National Breastfeeding Week

The World Health Organization has joined the Ministry of Health, the…
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Optimal breastfeeding has lifelong positive effects to the health of children

UNICEF and WHO welcome Sierra Leone’s Breast Milk Substitute Act 2021

Joint Press Release Freetown, 4th August 2021 - The United Nations…
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A cross section of Queen mothers at the function

Queen mothers to take the lead in championing exclusive breastfeeding and maternal and child nutrition

When women traditional leaders from different parts of the country,…
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Her Excellency First Lady of Ghana, Rebecca Akufo-Addo with other high profile personalities who attended the function

Ghana’s First Lady Advocates for Good Nutrition

The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo has…
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Measurements for nutrition surveillance

The Government of Japan contributes US$ 1 million to UN agencies to support vulnerable populations in Angola

As the consequences of COVID-19 become more tangible, WFP, WHO and…
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How Mauritius is tackling NCD risk factors in the context of COVID-19?

Introduction The Republic of Mauritius is an island state in the…
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Aluak Bol holding her daughter Apen Magot Mabeny

Saving children from severe acute malnutrition in South Sudan’s Greater Lakes region

Aluak Bol arrived at the health facility anxious about the health of…
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António Bélio, Nutrition Supervisor, DPS in Sofala

António Bélio, Nutrition Supervisor, DPS in Sofala

António Bélio is a Nutrition Supervisor, responsible for Nutrition at…
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Strategic plan to reduce malnutrition in Africa adopted by WHO Member States

Strategic plan to reduce malnutrition in Africa adopted by WHO Member States

Brazzaville, 21 August – A strategic plan to reduce the double burden…
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With Bakhita on her lap, Tereza encourages Ajonga to breastfeed her granddaughter, baby Akot.

In South Sudan, grandmothers breastfeed malnourished grandchildren

It’s a busy morning at the inpatient unit for malnourished children…
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