Lagos Surpasses Global Breastfeeding Target, Battles Low Early Nursing Rate

Ayodeji Ake Lagos State has exceeded the global target for exclusive breastfeeding, recording a 57.4 per cent rate among nursing mothers, but health authorities say improving breastfeeding within the first

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August 6, 2026 · 02:40 · 5 min read

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