Uganda, May 14 -- The Ministry of Health is advocating for breastfeeding of the newborn by their mothers within the first hour of giving birth.

This is because the colostrum, milk on its first days, contains the epidermal growth factor, which accelerates the development of the intestinal mucus, as well as the immunological bioactive factors that provide immunological protection to newborns.

"Early initiation of breast milk is now at 92 percent. We want to ensure that every child who is born in the health facility receives breast milk within the first hour of delivery," Ms Samali Namukose, the assistant commissioner, Nutrition Division in the Ministry of Health said yesterday during the opening of the 3rd National Nutrition Forum in Kamp...