Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- The Nigerian government, in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), has called for renewed commitment to building sustainable support systems that enable mothers to breastfeed effectively.

World Breastfeeding Week, marked globally from the 1st to the 7th of August, presents an opportunity to highlight the importance of this practice.

This year's theme, "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems," emphasises the urgent need for consistent support at home, in communities, workplaces, and health facilities to help mothers breastfeed successfully.

Breast milk is a natural and complete source of nutrition for infants. It contains antibodies that protect children from disease, suppo...