Imotong State on Monday joined the globe to commemorate World Breastfeeding Day in Torit Town under the theme: ‘Sustain breastfeeding together’.
Director-General in the State Ministry of Health Augustine Okwahi urges citizens to value breastfeeding for the healthy growth of infants, Radio Emmanuel reports.
Breastfeeding is the responsibility of all parent, he stresses.
Director for Nutrition at Torit State Hospital Poni Antazia reveals that there are many children admitted in the hospital due to malnutrition cases.
She criticizes mothers for introducing some food types to their infants before six months.
The Nutrition director urges lactating mothers to observe the breastfeeding procedures for good health of their children.
The Breastfeeding Day drew thousands of residents, government official and health partners in Torit to the Freedom Square.