Breastfeeding is presented as a major economic asset. During a seminar, a health official highlighted its benefits for the health of mothers and babies, as well as its positive financial impact. She noted that breastfeeding reduces healthcare costs by decreasing childhood illnesses, which alleviates the financial burden on families and healthcare systems. A call for excellence in the sector was also made.
Breastfeeding: an economic investment for public health
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