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World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually from August 1 to 7, supported by the World Health Organization.
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The aim is to promote breastfeeding and advocate for improved child and maternal healthcare policies worldwide.
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Breast milk is the ideal meal for infants as it contains antibodies that protect them from common childhood illnesses.
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Breastfeeding benefits children's intelligence , reduces diabetes risk and fights obesity, as highlighted by the WHO.
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The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) was formed in 1991 to champion breastfeeding benefits.
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This was done to raise awareness of the crucial significance of breastfeeding for both mothers and children.
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Breastfeeding has the potential to save 820,000 young lives annually through breastfeeding, as stated by the WHO.
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The theme for this year’s Breast Feeding Week is "Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for working parents"
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The campaign, emphasises on workplace support, paid leave, and evolving parenting norms' impact on breastfeeding.
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