National Policy on Infant and Young Feeding in Nigeria
Ministry of Health, Nigeria
This policy outlines the strategy to ensure optimal growth, protection and development of the Nigerian child from birth to the first five years of life. It explains the process of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of the child’s life and the introduction of adequate complementary foods. It also highlights the integration of HIV-infected mothers into the strategy.
Process Flow
Family Health Department, Ministry of Health ⬤
Health Planning, Research & Statistics Department, Ministry of Health ⬤
Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health ⬤
Office of the Minister of State for Health ⬤
Office of the Minister for Health ⬤
Federal Executive Council ⬤
Contacts
Adebimpe Adebiyi
Director/Head
Ministry of Health
Ngozi R. C. Azodoh
Director
Ministry of Health
Mahmuda Mamman
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health
Adeleke O. Mamora
Honourable Minister of State
Ministry of Health
Osagie Ehanire
Honourable Minister
Ministry of Health
Muhammadu Buhari
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
National Policy on Infant and Young Feeding in Nigeria Current Version
January 2022
This policy outlines the strategy to ensure optimal growth, protection and development of the Nigerian child from birth to the first five years of life. It explains the process of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of the child’s life and the introduction of adequate complementary foods. It also highlights the integration of HIV-infected mothers into the strategy.
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