Objectives:

•    Inform people about inequalities that exist in breastfeeding support and prevalence.
•    Anchor breastfeeding as an equalizer to close gaps within society
•    Engage with individuals and organisations to promote, protect and support breastfeeding
•    Galvanize action on reducing inequalities in breastfeeding support by focusing on vulnerable groups.

Speakers:

Ms Sebotse Ngake
Director: Child & Youth Health

Ms Zandile Kubeka
Current position: Assistant Director, Cluster Child, Youth & School Health (NDOH)

Mr Gilbert Tshimangadzo Tshitaudzi
Current position: Nutrition manager,  UNICEF (South Africa)

Prof W Lubbe
Current position: Prof Welma Lubbe is a professor in Nursing and Midwifery, Director of the NuMIQ (Quality in Nursing and Midwifery) Research Focus area at the North-West University.

Prof Burns
Current position: Associate Prof. Medical Humanities: Curriculum and Faculty Development

Pro T Doherty¬
Current position: Chief specialist scientist Medical Research Council (MRC)

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