WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK (WBW)

Aug. 5, 2020

Over 120 countries around the world are celebrating the week-long World Breastfeeding Week. The theme of this year is to support breastfeeding for a healthier planet and taking precautionary measures in light of the global pandemic.

About:

  • When observed: World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is annually held from 1 to 7 August.

  • Objective: To promote exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life which has huge health benefits.

  • It is jointly organized by: World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), WHO and UNICEF.

  • History: It was first celebrated in 1992 and is now annually observed in more than 100 countries.

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