Exclusive Breast Feeding is Key To Healthy Child Development - Banigo

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Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo says exclusive Breast Feeding by nursing mothers remains the ideal nutrition for an all-round child development.



Dr. Banigo stated this in a message from the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, 4th August, 2021 in commemoration of the 2021, World Breastfeeding Week Celebration.


The Deputy Governor, who encouraged nursing Mothers to observe six months' exclusive breast feeding of their babies, disclosed that Breast milk contains a perfect mix of vitamins, protein, fat and antibodies which helps to fight off viruses and bacteria in the baby.


She added that Breastfeeding reduces the risks of Mothers developing Breast Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes, Heart disease and Ovarian Cancer. 


 The Public Health Physician, who regretted that most maternal deaths in Nigeria could be traced to Breast Cancer, disclosed that the establishment of the ultra-modern Mother and Child Hospital demonstrates the commitment of the State Chief Executive, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike to improve Maternal and Child Health maximally in Rivers State.


It would be recalled that the 1st to 7th of August each year, has been set aside to create awareness about the benefit of breastfeeding for the mother baby and the society at large. The theme for this year is “Protect Breast Feeding: A Shared Responsibility”.

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