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Supporting Mothers To Breastfeed Will Improve Children's Chances Of Survival, Says UNICEF

08.02.2008 | 7:12:00 pm | Posted by Pediatrics / Children's Health News From Medical N
On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week (1 to 7 August), UNICEF, along with the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), is recommending the provision of increased professional and informal support for breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding is a key tool in improving child survival said Ann M. Veneman, UNICEF Executive Director....
 
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