Lagos surpasses global benchmark with 57.4% exclusive breastfeeding rate

Dailypost | 06-08-2025 08:11am |

The Lagos State Government has achieved a significant milestone in child nutrition, with its exclusive breastfeeding rate reaching 57.4 per cent, surpassing the global target of 50 per cent. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, during a press briefing to mark the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week.

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