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Communication work helps prevent malnutrition in ethnic minority children
Communication work is one of the major solutions to prevent malnutrition in children, especially those of ethnic minority groups, a health official said.
More breastfeeding could save the world 1 billion USD a day
Not enough breastfeeding costs the global economy almost one billion USD each day due to lost productivity and healthcare costs.
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Hospitals honoured for breastfeeding
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