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On behalf of @WHO I thank HE @jidesanwoolu Executive Governor of Lagos for prioritizing health in his development agenda and for his efforts to create conducive environment for health innovations and public private partnership and accelerate #SDGs

Breastfeeding lowers your baby's risk of having asthma or allergies. Plus, babies who are breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months, without any formula, have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and bouts of diarrhea. They also have fewer hospitalizations and trips to the doctor. Provides key ingredients for healthy development. Contains optimum nutrients for a growing baby. Supplies pre- and probiotics. May help protect against diseases. Helps prevent childhood obesity. May boost brainpower. More like this. ... Helps with weight management. Improves post-partum recovery. At the Wellbeing Foundation Africa Maternal and new The Wellbeing Foundation Africa’s #NICU Plus program focuses on crucial topics that aids infant health and development of premature babies as well care for mothers. During one of our sessions at the Maitama District Hospital, our #WBFA Nurse Midwife provided information to mothers in NICU on topics which included; Proper Baby Hygiene, Breast pump and its Benefits and also the importance of Exclusive breastfeeding. She explained that exclusive Breastfeeding lowers your baby's risk of allergies. Also, babies who are breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months, without any formula, have fewer infections and iillnesses. She also emphasised the role of hygiene in protecting their babies from infection, Which includes Proper hand hygiene, and Regular Sanitation of the environment. With Continuous engagements with Mothers, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa strives to enhance the care and outcomes for premature babies, empowering mothers to play a crucial role in their infants’ early development and health. #Thrivethursday

When I see this, I feel #ProudToBeWHO A team from the three levels joined forces to come and support @Fmohnigeria to develop the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint in line with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the SWAp @WHO

A big thank you to all my ⁦@WHONigeria⁩ colleagues under the able leadership of the President of the WHO Staff Association for your gesture of love. I accept and dedicate this award to you all. You are the real owners. Congrats and God bless

48 hours after the unveiling of the report, I joined the Minister of Health & Social Welfare - Prof @muhammadpate, @GlobalFund, @USAmbGHSD and @PMIgov Global Malaria Director in a joint high level field visit to commercial state Kano.

Happening now:The HMH and WHO Regional Director for Africa are joined by @GlobalFund and @PMIgov to unveil the 1st Nigeria Malaria report, which presents state level evidence for better tailoring of interventions @DrDanielNgamije @WHONigeria @NMEPNigeria @WMulombo @NoorAbdisalan