In Nigeria, over 28,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and many undergo surgery that removes both breasts. These mothers survive but cannot feed their babies. Infant formula is too costly and often unsafe in rural areas due to poor water quality. This project will establish a breast milk bank where donor milk is safely collected, stored, and supplied to infants of mothers who cannot breastfeed. Urgent action is needed to protect newborn health and nutrition.
Infants of mothers who have undergone double mastectomy face serious feeding challenges. Without breast milk, babies are at risk of malnutrition and infections. Infant formula is often too costly for families, and water contamination makes it unsafe. Mothers face the distress of seeing their children struggle while they cannot provide the most natural form of nutrition. A structured milk bank is urgently needed to bridge this gap.
The project will establish a breast milk bank that screens donors, pasteurizes milk, and distributes it through hospitals and clinics. Donor milk will be stored under safe conditions and supplied to infants of mothers who cannot breastfeed. This system provides reliable nutrition, prevents infections, and reduces the financial burden on families who cannot afford formula or safe water for preparation.
The project will help infants grow healthier and reduce preventable illness linked to poor feeding. Mothers who lost both breasts will have relief knowing their children have safe nutrition. In the long term, the model can expand to other states, creating a network of breast milk banks that strengthen child survival and maternal care across Nigeria. This foundation can also raise awareness about safe infant feeding.
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