Only 24 percent of infants in Nigeria get 6 months exclusive

Ony about 24 percent of infants in Nigeria get exclusive breastfeeding within the first six (6) months of birth, a survey on National Maternity Entitlement carried out by Alive and Thrive in collaboration with Federal ministry of Health has revealed.

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