HIV-infected mothers may breast-feed
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Ministry of Health (MOH) and BOTUSA, about two years ago, announced that breast-feeding for HIV positive mothers is not a bad idea at all as research had showed that it was 96 percent safe.
In an interview, Dr Tebogo Madidimalo, who is the PMTCT National Program in the Ministry of Health, said the numbers of HIV-infected breast-feeding women still remain low, while those on formula feeding are still high.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...