World Breastfeeding Week is a global campaign held every year to raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding, promote optimal infant nutrition, and encourage sustainable support systems for mothers and babies.
Theme: “Breastfeeding For Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen That Works”
This year, the Lagos Food Bank Initiative, through its NUMEPLAN program, will engage breastfeeding mothers, equipping them with the support and education needed to breastfeed successfully and protect their children from malnutrition.
ABOUT OUR PARTNERS:
1. Avon Healthcare Ltd
Licensed in 2012, Avon Healthcare Ltd., (Avon HMO) is a leading health management organization providing healthcare plans and other healthcare services to all Nigerians – individuals, families, groups, companies, and communities. In 2016, Avon became the first HMO in the country to serve the retail market with an array of health plan options, offering everyone the opportunity to subscribe and pay via their mobile devices. By providing broad access to quality healthcare products and services, Avon is empowering Nigerians to live healthier, fuller lives.
Avon HMO is a subsidiary of the Heirs Holdings Group, an African proprietary investment company driving Africa’s development through long-term investments in key sectors.
2. Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited is one of Nigeria’s leading pharmaceutical companies, dedicated to manufacturing and distributing high-quality, affordable medicines and healthcare products. Founded in 1977 as a retail pharmacy, the company has grown into a trusted household name, offering a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, medical consumables, and vaccines that meet the healthcare needs of millions across Nigeria and beyond.
3. NUTRIK FZE
NUTRIK FZE is dedicated to the fight against malnutrition in Nigeria. They specialize in manufacturing nutritional foods to tackle different types of malnutrition for vulnerable populations.
NUTRIK FZE is a subsidiary of Nutriset Group; inventor and world leader of Ready -to-Use-Therapeutic Food (RUTF) manufacturing around the world.
Goal:
To promote breastfeeding as a key strategy for reducing malnutrition and to strengthen support systems for vulnerable mothers.
Objectives:
1. Educate nursing mothers in low-cost communities on breastfeeding techniques and
overcoming common challenges.
2. Encourage family and community-based support for breastfeeding.
3. Highlight the role of breastfeeding in preventing malnutrition during the first 1,000 days.
Date: August 4, 2026
Location:
Sango Maternity PHC
Date: August 5th, 2026
Location:
Lagos Food Bank Warehouse
Date: August 6th, 2026
Location:
Papa Ashafa PHC
Beneficiaries: Breastfeeding mothers in low-income communities