The Wife of the Chairman of Uyo Local Government Area, Mrs. Akaninyene Uwemedimo, joined nursing mothers and healthcare professionals to commemorate the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week at the Primary Health Centre, Ewet Offot, advocating greater support for breastfeeding parents, especially in the workplace.
The awareness campaign highlighted the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for infant and maternal health, with health workers providing practical guidance to nursing mothers. The event, themed "Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents," also featured the presentation of gift packs to mothers as a show of support and encouragement for healthy child nutrition.
