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Zanzibar struggles with low exclusive breastfeeding rates, data shows

Deputy Minister for Health in Zanzibar, Hassan Khamis Hafidh (centre) speaks to journalists about the launch of World Breastfeeding Week, which takes place annually from August 1 to 7. PHOTO|JESSE MIKOFU

By  Jesse Mikofu

Unguja. Despite global health guidelines recommending exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, only 41 percent of infants in Zanzibar are fed solely on breast milk during the period, according to new statistics.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) advocates for exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months to support healthy growth and development.

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