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Disease control and prevention The announcement that Nigeria is clear will mark a milestone in the global fight against infectious disease A health worker immunises a child against polio in Kano, north-west Nigeria. As well as the difficulties of working amid militant violence, vaccinators faced immense logistical challenges and deep mistrust © Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP/Getty       Africa is set to be declared polio-free, a milestone in the global fight against infectious disease amid a pandemic that has diverted some resources away from health programmes not linked to coronavirus. On Tuesday the World Health Organization will announce that Nigeria has been certified free of wild polio, which means the virus has been eradicated from the entire continent. It marks the second time in history that a virus has been eradicated from Africa, since smallpox 40 years ago. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, called it “one of the greatest public health achievements”...

Part of successfully breastfeeding is knowing the right things to wear. Whether you're just starting out or you're looking for some more flexibility in your wardrobe, we've got some great ideas to help you look and feel your fashionable best. 1. Wear a Nursing Bra or Tank A good nursing bra or tank is the foundation of any nursing wardrobe. While you can choose to flip up or pull aside a regular bra, you'll find that your bras will lose support faster this way. Nursing bras and tanks have special clips, snaps, or hooks that help a section of fabric fold down without affecting the support structures of the bra. If you're worried that you won't feel good in a nursing bra, famous moms like Jessica Simpson and Dita Von Teese have bra collections with motherhood maternity that offer lots of sex appeal. 2. Wear a Tank Top Under Clothes If you have to open, lift, pull-aside, or unbutton your shirt or dress, having a tank top underneath will give you a better feeling of...

World Breastfeeding Week 2021 Message The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2020 is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”. In line with this theme, WHO and UNICEF are calling on governments to protect and promote women’s access to skilled breastfeeding counseling, a critical component of breastfeeding support. Breastfeeding provides every child with the best possible start in life. It delivers health, nutritional and emotional benefits to both children and mothers. And it forms part of a sustainable food system. But while breastfeeding is a natural process, it is not always easy. Mothers need support – both to get started and to sustain breastfeeding. Listen to my podcast here about breastfeeding Skilled counselling services can ensure that mothers and families receive this support, along with the information, the advice, and the reassurance they need to nourish their babies optimally. Breastfeeding counselling can help mothers to build confidence while...