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In which month, “World Breastfeeding Week” is observed every year?

A. June
B. August
C. July
D. October

Answer

Correct Answer: B. August


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World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is organised annually by World Health Organisation (WHO), World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) , United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The Breastfeeding week is marked every year fromAugust 1 to August 8i.e. the first week of August. The main motive of World Breastfeeding Week is to raise awareness on the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and infants. The theme of 2021 is “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility”. The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) was founded on 14 February 1999 by Anwar Fazal. Its headquarter is located in Penang (Malaysia).

What is the theme of ‘World Breastfeeding Week’ 2020?

A. Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet
B. Innocenti Declaration Anniversary
C. Exclusive breastfeeding
D. Support Lactating mothers

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet


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World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated during the first week of August (August 1-7) across the world in many countries. The campaign was initially organised by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in association with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF in 1992. The theme of this year is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”.