Infant Protection Day - Ensuring a Safe Start for Every Child.
Thursday - November 7, 2024 12:31 pm ,
Category : WTN SPECIAL
On November 7th, Infant Protection Day is dedicated to promote the health, safety and well being of newborns and infants. This day gives a reminder of the essential steps needed to create a safe environment for infants and to spread awareness on issues affecting their health, from preventable diseases to nutrition and sanitation.
One of the primary concerns addressed on Infant Protection Day is infant mortality, which remains a critical issue in many parts of the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and other international organisations focus on reducing infant mortality rates by encouraging vaccinations, safe delivery practices and adequate maternal healthcare. These practices are essential for giving infants a healthy start and safeguarding them against life threatening diseases and conditions.
Nutrition is another vital aspect of infant protection. The first few months of life are crucial for an infant's development and proper nutrition which includes exclusive breastfeeding that provides infants with the nutrients they need for growth, immunity and cognitive development. Organisations worldwide use this day to promote awareness about the importance of breastfeeding and to support mothers in making informed nutritional choices for their infants.
This day is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to nurturing a healthy, secure and promising start for every child. By focusing on holistic infant care and protection, we can lay a strong foundation for the future generation’s well being and prosperity.
One of the primary concerns addressed on Infant Protection Day is infant mortality, which remains a critical issue in many parts of the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and other international organisations focus on reducing infant mortality rates by encouraging vaccinations, safe delivery practices and adequate maternal healthcare. These practices are essential for giving infants a healthy start and safeguarding them against life threatening diseases and conditions.
Nutrition is another vital aspect of infant protection. The first few months of life are crucial for an infant's development and proper nutrition which includes exclusive breastfeeding that provides infants with the nutrients they need for growth, immunity and cognitive development. Organisations worldwide use this day to promote awareness about the importance of breastfeeding and to support mothers in making informed nutritional choices for their infants.
This day is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to nurturing a healthy, secure and promising start for every child. By focusing on holistic infant care and protection, we can lay a strong foundation for the future generation’s well being and prosperity.
