Powerful mother and child protection

THE integration of breastfeeding and up-to-date vaccinations powerfully delivers on environmental, economic, growth, and infection- free and universal health targets to help achieve Sustainable Devel-opmental Goal Three, which “aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, at all ages”.

Here’s an example of how this integration can help achieve environmental and economic goals: A mother in a household with moderate income exclusively breastfeeds her five-month-old while ensuring timely vaccination. As a result, there is no medical expenditure on the baby so far, and extra money is utilised for nutritious family meals. The environment and nursery are safe as breastfeeding and vaccinations are emphasised. The occasional runny nose or cough that develops clears up quickly, and without the need for antibiotics.