The World Breastfeeding Week begins tomorrow in Bangladesh, with the nation joining more than 170 countries in a global campaign aimed at creating public awareness and promoting breastfeeding to protect child health. The Bangladesh Breastfeeding Foundation has organized special initiatives and programs to mark the week.
Global Observance and Theme
World Breastfeeding Week has been observed in Bangladesh since 2010. This year’s theme is 'Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.' The campaign was launched in 1992 following the Innocenti Research Centre’s declaration in Florence, Italy, in 1990.
Health Benefits of Breastfeeding
Various studies highlight that breast milk is the ideal nutritious food for newborns, significantly reducing the risk of infectious diseases. Breastfed children acquire proper mental and physical development, and breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer among mothers. Exclusive breastfeeding from birth to six months is globally recognized as the complete source of nutrition for infants.
Official Event
To mark the beginning of the World Breastfeeding Week, a discussion will be held tomorrow at 9:45am at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain will attend the event as the chief guest. State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. M A Muhit and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Affairs S M Ziauddin Hyder will also be present as special guests.






























