Children’s Health: Italy Hosts European Meeting on Breastfeeding
In recent days, Italy has hosted an important international meeting dedicated to the health of the youngest children. The second annual meeting of the "Baby-Friendly Community & Health Services" project took place, which is part of the European initiative JA PreventNCD. The main objective of this event is to improve health services for families and promote breastfeeding as a fundamental prevention tool.
During the event, experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) for Europe, including Julianne Williams and Kremlin Wickramasinghe, presented recent data and in-depth analyses. They explained how breastfeeding is monitored throughout the European region. This data is essential for understanding which countries are offering the best support to new mothers and where, instead, it is necessary to intervene with new health policies.
The project is part of a broader plan to prevent non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes or obesity, which can affect people in adulthood. Experts confirm that breastfeeding is not just a nutritional choice, but a real investment in the child's future health. For this reason, it is fundamental that local communities and hospitals are ready to help parents in a professional and welcoming way.
The meeting held in Italy highlights the country's commitment to collaborating with major international public health institutions. Improving "Baby-Friendly" services means creating a healthier environment for new generations. The collaboration between the Italian National Institute of Health (ISS) and the WHO will continue in the coming months to ensure that every newborn receives the best possible care from their first days of life.