Kenya Association for Breastfeeding (@breastfeedingke) 's Twitter Profile
Kenya Association for Breastfeeding

@breastfeedingke

Our mission is to protect, promote and support #breastfeeding in Kenya

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Kenya Association for Breastfeeding (@breastfeedingke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Breastfeeding affects all aspects of society & the impact of the Breastfeeding Mothers Bill 2024 will be immense if passed. Let's show support & continue the conversation around #WorkplaceSupport by submitting comments. Deadline: Monday 3rd June, 2024 #PublicParticipationKE.

ATTA Breastmilk Community 🇺🇬 (@attabreastmilk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The lack of breastfeeding support and related challenges are widespread and are rooted in socioeconomic, racial and geographical gaps which contribute to significant health problems for both mothers and infants. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #BreastfeedingMatters #ATTA

The lack of breastfeeding support and related challenges are widespread and are rooted in socioeconomic, racial and geographical gaps which contribute to significant health problems for both mothers and infants.

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek #BreastfeedingMatters #ATTA
KEPRECON (@keprecon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Providing education and support to mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding is vital as it ensures that the baby receives the best nutrition and immune protection, supports maternal/neonatal health and promotes the well-being for both mother and child.#ClosingTheGap

Providing education and support to mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding is vital as it ensures that the baby receives the best nutrition and immune protection, supports maternal/neonatal health and promotes the well-being for both mother and child.#ClosingTheGap
Ministry of Health (@moh_kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Enhancing breastfeeding requires concerted actions at all levels such as workplaces, communities, and healthcare systems to support mothers to initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth, exclusively breastfeed for six months, and continue for two years and beyond. Let's make

Enhancing breastfeeding requires concerted actions at all levels such as workplaces, communities, and healthcare systems to support mothers to initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth, exclusively breastfeed for six months, and continue for two years and beyond. Let's make
UNICEF Kenya (@unicefkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Closing the gap in breastfeeding requires a collaborative effort. Together, we can create an environment where every mother feels empowered to breastfeed and every child has the opportunity to thrive," Laura Kiige, Nutrition Specialist UNICEF Kenya. #WBW2024KE.

"Closing the gap in breastfeeding requires a collaborative effort. Together, we can create an environment where every mother feels empowered to breastfeed and every child has the opportunity to thrive," Laura Kiige, Nutrition Specialist <a href="/UNICEFKenya/">UNICEF Kenya</a>. #WBW2024KE.
Action Against Hunger, Kenya (@acfinkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

To mark the national launch of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2024, we're visiting Langata Women's Prison to engage with #mothers on the benefits of #breastfeeding. #WBW2024KE #BreastfeedingSupportForAll

To mark the national launch of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2024, we're visiting Langata Women's Prison to engage with #mothers on the benefits of #breastfeeding. 
#WBW2024KE
#BreastfeedingSupportForAll
UNICEF Kenya (@unicefkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“The journey to closing the gap in breastfeeding support is a shared one. By working together, we can create a more equitable and healthier future for our children and communities,” Sultani Matendechero, Deputy Director General Ministry of Health. #WBW2024KE

“The journey to closing the gap in breastfeeding support is a shared one. By working together, we can create a more equitable and healthier future for our children and communities,” Sultani Matendechero, Deputy Director General <a href="/MOH_Kenya/">Ministry of Health</a>.

#WBW2024KE
Health Promotion Kenya (@moh_dhp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Breastfeeding is not a one-woman job! Partners and family members can support breastfeeding too. 🛌Let mum rest 🪣Take care of chores 🤗Help her get comfortable 👨‍🍼 Care for baby, cuddle them, play with them 💐Offer support & encouragement if and when needed #BreastfeedingWeek2024

Breastfeeding is not a one-woman job!
Partners and family members can support breastfeeding too.
🛌Let mum rest
🪣Take care of chores
🤗Help her get comfortable
👨‍🍼 Care for baby, cuddle them, play with them
💐Offer support &amp; encouragement if and when needed
#BreastfeedingWeek2024
WABA (@wabasecretariat) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Let us work together to curb the aggressive and deceptive marketing from the commercial milk formula industry, improve BFHI coverage, ensure parents have adequate maternity/parental leave with workplace and community support. #WBW2024

Let us work together to curb the aggressive and deceptive marketing from the commercial milk formula industry, improve BFHI coverage, ensure parents have adequate maternity/parental leave with workplace and community support.

#WBW2024
Ministry of Health (@moh_kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Protect Yourself and Others from Mpox ☑️Know the symptoms: Fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes ☑️Practice good hygiene: Wash hands frequently ☑️Avoid close contact with infected individuals For more information, contact the Ministry of Health hotline: 719, 0729 471414, or 0732

Protect Yourself and Others from Mpox

☑️Know the symptoms: Fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes
☑️Practice good hygiene: Wash hands frequently
☑️Avoid close contact with infected individuals

For more information, contact the Ministry of Health hotline: 719, 0729 471414, or 0732
Ministry of Health (@moh_kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Let’s support and advocate for workplace policies that promote the health of mothers and babies. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek raises awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and the need for supportive policies.

Let’s support and advocate for workplace policies that promote the health of mothers and babies. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek raises awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and the need for supportive policies.
UNICEF Kenya (@unicefkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Breast milk is a baby’s first protection against illness & their first step towards healthy development. It is their best source of nutrition & bolsters brain development. It also nurtures our planet: a natural renewable food which needs no packaging, transport or fuel. #WBW24

Breast milk is a baby’s first protection against illness &amp; their first step towards healthy development.

It is their best source of nutrition &amp; bolsters brain development.

It also nurtures our planet: a natural renewable food which needs no packaging, transport or fuel.

#WBW24
GAIN (@gainalliance) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ever wondered how food impacts #breastfeeding practices among the urban poor? Discover how access to food impacts the mothers’ ability to breastfeed and how they can be supported during their breastfeeding journey 🤱 #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #WBW2024

Kenyatta National Hospital (@knh_hospital) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During the observance of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2024, KNH introduced a new breastfeeding support room designed to cater to the needs of working mothers. The unveiling ceremony was graced by Mrs. Winnie Mwangi, Director - Human Resources, who officiated the launch of the room.

During the observance of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2024, KNH introduced a new breastfeeding support room designed to cater to the needs of working mothers. The unveiling ceremony was graced by Mrs. Winnie Mwangi, Director - Human Resources, who officiated the launch of the room.
Newborn Toolkit (@newborntoolkit) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨JOIN US TODAY! 🔎 “"Why Does Breast Milk Matter Even More for the Most Vulnerable Babies?" 💭 with live French translation! 📆 6th Aug 2024 1pm BST| 2pm EAT | 8am EDT Learn more: buff.ly/3WNwkdd We look forward to seeing many of you there!

🚨JOIN US TODAY!

🔎 “"Why Does Breast Milk Matter Even More for the Most Vulnerable Babies?"  
💭 with live French translation! 
 📆 6th Aug 2024 1pm BST| 2pm EAT | 8am EDT 

Learn more: buff.ly/3WNwkdd 

We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Kenya Association for Breastfeeding (@breastfeedingke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is a very useful tool for #breastfeeding advocates, healthcare professionals and policy makers to understand the value/cost of not providing adequate support for mothers to reach their breastfeeding goals! #WBW2024 #ClosingTheGap #BreastfeedingSupportForAll

Eleanor Crook Foundation (@eleanorcrookfdn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When it comes to maternal and child health, sometimes the most impactful changes come from the simplest interventions. This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we've been focusing on a critical but often overlooked aspect of postnatal care—breastfeeding counseling. Data from several

When it comes to maternal and child health, sometimes the most impactful changes come from the simplest interventions. 

This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we've been focusing on a critical but often overlooked aspect of postnatal care—breastfeeding counseling. 

Data from several
Claire Munde (@clairedudieu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

That was an informative session as we mark World Breastfeeding Week #WBW. Thanks to our speakers Prof. Grace Irimu Josie CAMFEB for your insights. Let's close the gap and make exclusive breastfeeding a reality for mums. Here's the replay ICYMI: x.com/i/spaces/1kvJp…

Kenya Association for Breastfeeding (@breastfeedingke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you Claire Munde & Citizen TV Kenya for hosting 2 KAB members, Josie & Martha Mugi, for this insightful discussion on supporting #breastfeeding. We hope it'll motivate all listeners to play their part in #ClosingTheGap wherever they are! #WBW2024 Ministry of Health