Breast feeding has increased up to 92 % in 2016 as a result of the efforts of all persons in the health sector.
The target of the ministry is to increase it to 96% or more said Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senarathna.
Dr. Senarathna said that Mothers need a place to feed the babies and we will start it at the ministry and hospitals. Dr. Senarathna has instructed Director Health Services Dr. Palith Mahipala to issue the circular.to issue a circular
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