World Breastfeeding Week 2024: Bridging the Gap for Better Support
The National Family Health Survey-5 data underscores the critical need for promoting breastfeeding, particularly exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life. While the survey shows a slight improvement in exclusive breastfeeding rates—from 54.9% in NFHS-4 to 63.7% in NFHS-5—there is still a significant portion of infants not receiving optimal nutrition. Breastfeeding is essential … World Breastfeeding Week 2024: Bridging the Gap for Better Support