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NAFDAC seeks enabling environments for nursing mothers to breastfeed babies

NAFDAC has urged governments, institutions, and communities to create an enabling environment that protects and promotes breastfeeding.

• August 1, 2025
Bauchi women
breastfeeding women [credit : X. com]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Friday urged governments, institutions, and communities to create an enabling environment that protects and promotes breastfeeding.

The agency emphasised that supporting breastfeeding was essential, describing it as a cornerstone of public health and sustainable development, according to a statement signed by the director of the North-West zone, Dadi Nantim-Mullah, to mark World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2025.

He emphasised that breastfeeding was not only a vital source of nutrition for infants but also a powerful tool for reducing child mortality, improving maternal health, and fostering economic resilience.

“Commemorating World Breastfeeding Week 2025 under the theme ‘Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Systems’, NAFDAC Kaduna proudly joins the global community in observing this important annual event from August 1 to 7,” he said.

According to him, the theme highlights the urgent need to integrate breastfeeding support into sustainable health, social, and economic systems.

“To mark the occasion, NAFDAC Kaduna will host a series of activities, including community sensitisation campaigns in churches and mosques across Kaduna metropolis to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding.

“Media engagements to amplify key messages and encourage public participation. Stakeholder outreach and social media advocacy to emphasise the importance of building sustainable systems that support breastfeeding.

“Breastfeeding is a shared responsibility. By prioritising it within sustainable systems, we ensure every child gets the best start in life and every mother receives the support she needs,” Mr Nantim-Mullah said.

He called on development partners, stakeholders, and the general public to join NAFDAC in celebrating and advocating for breastfeeding.

“Together, we can build a healthier and more equitable future for mothers and children,” he added.

(NAN)

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