We advocate 4 increased nutrition fundg to end all forms of malnutriton in Oyo State. With Partners, we work on Advocacy, CapacityBuilding & Evidence Generation
CS_SUNN Imo State Organized a meeting with grassroots in Obinze community in Owerri West to bring to their perspective into national policy and planning processes on nutrition programs.@cs_imo,@SUNMOVEMENT,#defendnutrition.
Presently Attending The @CS_SUNN Media Roundtable On “Exclusive Breastfeeding: Changing The Nigerian Story” In Abuja.
People Still Tend To Underrate The Importance Of Exclusive Breastfeeding. This Programme Aims At Creating More Awareness.
#WBW2019#Change9jaStory
@OyoCS_SUNN joined Dietetics Department, UCH to celebrate World Breastfeeding Day at Institute of Child Health, UCH, Ibadan
Fathers present were also encouraged to support their wives to exclusively breastfeed, and continue till age 2, with age-appropriate complementary feeding
@CS_SUNN Executive Secretary held a brief meeting with members of @OyoCS_SUNN during her visit. She interacted well with everyone and also visited the State Chapter's Office.
It was a delight to have her in our midst
@CS_SUNN, @StateSunn, @GombeCs, @cs_imo, @KwaraCS_SUNN, @UNOPS
On my way to @SUN_Movement member country #Nigeria 4 meetings with all different #nutrition stakeholders @SUNCSN@SUNBizNet @UnnSun. Tomorrow micro nutritient conference. Looking forward 2 see strong political ownership + leadership, needed 4 structural improvement+collaboration.
Presentation by Representatives from Alive & Thrive, UNICEF, Save the Children International at the Nigeria Breastfeeding Assembly.
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Cross Section of Participants @ the Breastfeeding Assembly
Some of d challenges of EBF in Nigeria were identified as:
- Gap in knowledge on IYCF among Health workers
- Gaps wrt Curriculum of Nurses, Midwives and other HWs on Nutrition
- Poor support 4 Breastfeeding Mothers
Panellists discuss during the Breastfeeding Assembly
The need to promote Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) was emphasized. The gaps to EBF need to be addressed
Panellists include: CS-SUNN, UNICEF, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Oyo State Nutrition Champion
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Group Photograph: Participants at the 1st Nigeria Breastfeeding Assembly.
Participants include: the Academia, Development Partners, Government, and Students.
Members of CS-SUNN Oyo at the monthly State Coalition Meeting and Capacity Building.
Capacity Building was facilitated by the Pooled Fund Coordinator, with technical support from NSN OYO.
Thanks to @SUN_Movement#PooledFundProject.
@UNOPS, @CS_SUNN, @SUNCSN
@LagosCs Oyo is doing well. The coalition is waxing stronger. Oyo is happy to be finally able to connect to Lagos. Been longing for a stronger Regional Collaboration for CS-SUNN.
The Kaduna State Government on Thursday mobilised the wives of the Chairmen of 23 Local Government Areas of the state to assist in resource mobilsation for nutrition intervention at local government level.
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