World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) 2011, 1-7 August 2011

Feeding the Future

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1.7 AUGUST 2011 - Currently fewer than 40% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed worldwide. World Breastfeeding Week which is being observed from 1-7 August in over 170 countries aims to increase this number. The theme of the week is “Talk to Me! Breastfeeding – a 3D Experience”. The Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Flavia Bustreo, has released a statement to mark World Breastfeeding Week.

1-7 AUGUST 2011 | GENEVA - The Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Flavia Bustreo, has released a statement to mark World Breastfeeding Week.

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