×
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
When babies do not feed directly from their mothers' breasts during the first six months after birth, it puts them at higher risk of contracting a number of fatal diseases most significantly, diarrhoea, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Diarrhoea, according to the WHO, is the leading cause of death among infants in developing countries and Kenya is no exception. WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life but, sadly, according to United Nations Children's Emergency Funds (UNICEF), no single country in the world fully meets recommendation standards.
Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!
join