Ugandan Ministry of Health
boss, Samalie Namukose has warned men against sucking their wives’ breast.
Namukose said the breasts should
be left for babies alone.
Namukose, who is principal
nutritionist at the ministry, said she was shocked to learn that some cultures
believe that the breasts belong to men, therefore do not give babies the chance
to enjoy breastfeeding.
She says although exclusive
breastfeeding is essential for babies in the first six months, many men are
often uncomfortable with it and compete with the babies for the breast.
Namukose spoke during a meeting
for cultural leaders organised by the Ministry of Health in commemoration of
the World Breastfeeding week marked annually between August 1 and 7.
She said, “In some health
facilities I visited, many women had wounds on their breasts and when I asked
what caused this, they said the men demand for breasts and cause those wounds.
This is very serious and must stop.”
Namukose said children who are
not breastfed often fall sick, or even die, do not grow to their full potential
and lag behind in school.
MAALE forget this talk, my wife's breast belongs to me first, then babies later.
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ReplyDeletewhere then is the startment of the play if this side of it is ruled out? oga tell us oo.
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