Commitment

Improvement of exclusive breastfeeding of children under 6 months of age

Government / Djibouti

April 2025 — December 2030

Description

By 2030, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Family, the Ministry of Social Affairs, United Nations organisations and nongovernmental organisations, is committed to actively supporting the improvement of exclusive breastfeeding for children under 6 months of age to achieve a rate of at least 40% by strengthening infant and young child feeding activities in health structures, improving the capacity of community relays in terms of awareness-raising, and increasing the share of mass awareness campaigns.

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Verification status
Verified
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
Global nutrition target(s)
Exclusive breastfeeding
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Impact > Diet
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition, health and social protection
  • Nutrition and gender equality

Measurement

Key indicator Exclusive breastfeeding rate
Measurement plan Use data collected by others
Value Measurement date
Baseline 22% May 2023
Target 40% December 2030

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