Minister of State for Health, Dr. Mukhtar Bharath, has said that breast milk is the best and most natural source of nutrition for infants, stressing that the declining tradition of breastfeeding is placing an increasing burden on Pakistan’s economy.
Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, Dr. Bharath stated that the government is taking serious steps to improve child health and nutrition across the country. He said that members of parliament should also be made aware of the importance of breastfeeding and the laws that protect and promote it.
He added that the government is ensuring the enforcement of existing breastfeeding laws and will soon launch nationwide awareness campaigns for women, including those in Islamabad. “The lack of breastfeeding is not only affecting children’s health but also creating a long-term economic burden,” the minister said.
