‎Adenta Marks World Breastfeeding Week with Strong Advocacy for Exclusive Breastfeeding


As part of activities marking World Breastfeeding Week 2025, the Adenta Municipal Health Directorate has called on mothers to adopt exclusive breastfeeding practices for at least the first six months after childbirth, emphasizing its long-term health benefits for both mother and child.

‎

‎Speaking at the event held in Adenta, the Municipal Health Director, Dr. Priscilla Amina Poku, highlighted exclusive breastfeeding as a critical tool in preventing early childhood illnesses, particularly Type 2 diabetes in newborns.

‎

Municipal Health Director, Dr. Priscilla Amina Poku


‎“Exclusive breastfeeding for six months provides a protective effect against childhood diseases and lays the foundation for a healthier future. It even plays a role in preventing Type 2 diabetes,”



‎The 2025 celebration brought together health professionals, civil society groups, and community stakeholders in a united front to raise awareness about the life-saving benefits of breastfeeding. Dr. Poku also stressed that exclusive breastfeeding supports proper brain development, boosts immunity, and significantly reduces healthcare costs for families.

‎


‎“Breastfeeding not only protects the child, but also the mother. It’s been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer and improves overall well-being,”

‎


‎World Breastfeeding Week is observed annually in the first week of August and is championed globally by WHO, UNICEF, national ministries of health, and advocacy groups. The theme continues to emphasize breastfeeding as a cornerstone of public health, development, and equity across communities.

‎



‎Mothers and caregivers in Adenta were encouraged to seek support from healthcare providers and prioritize exclusive breastfeeding to give their babies the healthiest start in life.


‎Reported By Azaglo Michael 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

‎Wellspring School Wins Ghana Country Title at 2025 Global EduQuality Awards , Ranked 3rd Globally Among 5,000 Schools ‎

Image
Reported By Azaglo Michael  Wellspring School has been crowned the Ghana Country Winner at the prestigious 2025 Global EduQuality Awards Program, organized by Opportunity International. The school emerged victorious out of 980 institutions that represented Ghana, earning an impressive 3rd place globally among over 5,000 participating schools worldwide. ‎ ‎A delegation from Opportunity International’s EduQuality Program visited Wellspring School to present the school with a USD 1,000, a plaque, and a certificate in recognition of this outstanding achievement. ‎ ‎Speaking during the presentation ceremony, Mr. Prince Frimpong Kumi, the Chief Executive Officer of Wellspring School and a Global Schools Advocate, described the award as a testament to the collective effort and dedication of the school community. ‎ Mr. Prince Frimpong Kumi, the Chief Executive Officer of Wellspring School ‎“This recognition is not just about me as the CEO; it’s about the teachers, students, management, and...
Read more

Build Lives, Not Walls”: Jesus Rescue Team Urges Spiritual Transformation Over Physical Cathedrals

Image
In a remarkable spiritual initiative, Jesus Rescue Team Ministries partnered with the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) school of Prayer to host a transformative prayer retreat dubbed "The Secret Place." The event, held at Mmofra Park Dzowulu in Accra , which aimed to empower Christian students from Levels 100 through 400 to seek God earnestly as they navigate academic life. Lead Missionary Michael Davies, Speaking to the media, Lead Missionary Michael Davies of Jesus Rescue Team Ministries, emphasized the strategic importance of collaborating with university prayer groups. He noted that one of the ministry’s core mandates is to rekindle the faith of students on campuses across Ghana. He also commented on the former  government's ambitious yet controversial plan to build the National Cathedral, Edeafix, which faced significant setbacks due to political complexities and stakeholder disputes. Missionary Davies urged believers to look beyond physical structure...
Read more

RMU Celebrates Skilled Workforce at 7th Forklift & Mobile Crane Graduation

Image
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) has successfully held its 7th graduation ceremony for trainees in forklift and mobile crane operations under the theme: “Skilled Labour for Accelerated Industrialization.” Addressing the gathering, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Dr. Jethro W. Brooks Jr., emphasized the significance of the event, noting that it not only celebrates the graduates’ hard work, resilience, and dedication but also underscores RMU’s commitment to skills development as a critical catalyst for economic transformation. the Acting Vice Chancellor, Dr. Jethro W. Brooks Jr. “This graduation comes at an opportune time,” Dr. Brooks stated. “RMU is strategically positioned to create opportunities for its trainees. As part of our mandate, we are committed to training a generation of highly skilled workers who will contribute to modern industry and national progress.” He further highlighted the university’s collaborative efforts with the Government of Ghana and the National Youth Autho...
Read more