Nigeria - 2010 - Health

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 ⬤

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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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