- Nationality
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Affiliation
- African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
- Field of study
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Residencies at STIAS
- 2016 2nd Semester
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Optimising breastfeeding in Africa - DOHaD & SDGs workshop
Individual knowledge is not enough – macro-level policies and interventions are needed in urban poor settings in Africa Despite high awareness, only a small proportion of mothers in urban poor settings breastfeed optimally, said Dr Elizabeth Kimani-Murage of the African Population and Health Research Center based in Kenya.
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