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PPFN harps on breastfeeding to guarantee children’s health, offers free screenings

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  • The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) emphasized the importance of breastfeeding for child survival and maternal health during World Breastfeeding Week.
  • PPFN hosted events and offered free health screenings at its upgraded clinics nationwide to support mothers facing breastfeeding challenges.
  • The organization aims to provide expert guidance and a supportive environment to improve breastfeeding practices and ensure children's health in Nigeria.

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting Nigerian mothers and families, highlighting breastfeeding as a critical intervention for child survival and maternal health. This commitment was underscored during the recent World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated globally from August 1st to 7th.

Breastfeeding remains one of the most effective interventions for improving child survival and maternal health.

— Obinna NwoguCommercial Marketing Advisor of the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria, highlighting the importance of breastfeeding.

PPFN's Commercial Marketing Advisor, Obinna Nwogu, stated that breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to improve child survival and maternal health. The organization marked the occasion with a series of impactful events and enhanced services at its upgraded clinics in Abuja, Minna, Lagos, and Ibadan. PPFN, a leading non-profit healthcare provider, focuses on improving the health of Nigerians, particularly mothers and children, by increasing access to quality reproductive healthcare and upholding human rights.

Under the theme "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works," PPFN clinics pledged to offer expert guidance, practical support, and a judgment-free environment. Nwogu acknowledged that Nigerian mothers often struggle with optimal breastfeeding practices due to a lack of professional support and the pressures of modern life. In response, PPFN is transforming its clinics into resource-rich spaces offering confidential, affordable, and expert advice.

Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works

— World Breastfeeding Week themeThe theme for the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, which PPFN clinics used to reaffirm their commitment.

Throughout World Breastfeeding Week, PPFN clinics nationwide hosted events designed to empower mothers and promote infant health. These included breastfeeding support and counseling sessions with expert nurses, open house tours of modern facilities, and free health screenings for mothers and babies, such as blood pressure and BMI checks. The organization also demonstrated its E-Health App to help families access digital health resources.

Our priority is to ensure that every child, regardless of where they are born, is counted, protected and recognised before the law.

— Dr Aminu YusufChairman of the National Population Commission, emphasizing the importance of birth registration.
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