The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for stronger support systems to enable mothers to breastfeed successfully, as the world marks World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7.
The organisation says trained health workers should provide breastfeeding counselling during pregnancy, childbirth and the first two years of a child's life.
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It also advocates for paid maternity leave, workplace support for breastfeeding mothers, and increased investment in breastfeeding programmes.
WHO further urges families to support breastfeeding mothers and calls for protection against formula milk marketing that undermines confidence in breastfeeding.
This year's theme is "Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: Strengthen what works."
