World Breastfeeding Week: Breastfeeding is key in Covid-19 times

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World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from August 1 to 7 to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world.

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However, health officials say breastfeeding remains an important strategy to reaffirm the health, nutrition and development of babies.

“Nearly half of diarrhoea episodes and one-third of respiratory infections are due to lack of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding also offers children long-lasting protection against conditions such as diabetes, cancer, asthma and malnutrition. And there are benefits for moms too,’’ said Mkhize. According to Mkhize, excellent progress has been made in studying mothers andbabies who have been affected by Covid-19 and the issue of breastfeeding in the context of Covid-19 came into sharp focus. Based on these studies, Mothers who have suspected or confirmed Covid-19 are encouraged to continue breastfeeding while practising good respiratory hygiene:• Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces

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