Ms Rafique urged communities to adopt sustainable approaches to tackle malnutrition by establishing support mechanisms for vulnerable pregnant and lactating women.
Ms Elelu observed that the exclusive breastfeeding rate was still low in the state.
Ms Ishola said breastmilk contains all nutrients required for growth, cognitive development and immunity, eliminating the need for formula or water.
A consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Richard Ajayi, has called for culturally responsive reproductive healthcare across Africa.
Breastfeeding benefits families economically by reducing expenditure, easing financial burdens and improving household welfare and stability nationwide, according to the official.
The update came after the agency said an estimated 2,877 people died as a result of intense heatwaves between May and June.
The Kano State Censorship Board has shut down Kausar Unique Empire, aka ‘Back to Back’, over alleged indecent advertisements on social media.
With the combined diabolical forces of hunger, kidnappers, bandits, terrorists, corrupt politicians and poor health systems, the chance of living long in Nigeria seems reduced.
Ms Offor noted that achieving universal immunisation required more than vaccines and health facilities.
The governor’s wife called on Nigerians to prioritise early detection of lung cancer and adopt healthy lifestyles.
