Breastfeeding has both short-term and long-term nutritional benefits for children. Nutrition is central to sustainable development because good nutrition in the first 1000 days of a child’s life is critical for child growth, well being and survival, and future productivity. The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding for children until they are six months old…
Month: March 2016
Access to clean water is a powerful tool in improving maternal and children health
Today is World Water Day. As a maternal and children health advocate, I relate everything to maternal health by default. Pregnancy aside, water plays an important role in a variety of body functions. It helps nutrients reach your cells, aids in digestion, removes toxins from your body, even regulates your body temperature—water is not only…
My #LotsOfSocks affair this World Down Syndrome Day
As promised, today I rocked my pink socks, royal blue stilettos and red skirt suit. I walked to the sitting room feeling Christmas tree-ish but positive to start day and the holy week that will usher in the Easter Season. No sooner had my brother in law, sister and domestic manager saw me, than…
Wear Lots of socks to mark the World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)
21st March of every year is the World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) and this years marks the 11th anniversary of the day. Down syndrome (DS), also called Trisomy 21, is a condition in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child develops, both mentally and physically. Did you know that Down…
