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Breastfeeding

A healthcare worker in a maternal clinic gently supports a mother holding her swaddled infant in a clean, softly lit room.

UN Reports Rising Breastfeeding Rates but Warns Mothers Still Lack Adequate Support

Breastfeeding rates are climbing around the world, yet millions of mothers and families continue to lack the services, workplace protections and information they need to feed their babies safely, the United Nations has warned, according to AllAfrica reporting on UN News. The gap, the UN said, leaves many infants exposed to avoidable health risks despite […]

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A health worker supporting a mother as she breastfeeds her infant during a community wellness session in southern Africa.

SADC Joins Global Observance of World Breastfeeding Week 2026

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has joined the global community in commemorating World Breastfeeding Week 2026, observed annually from 1 to 7 August, according to AllAfrica. This year’s theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” calls on governments, health systems, workplaces, communities and families to scale up proven interventions that

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