I The Chairperson of the society, Dr Abimbola Ajayi said this at the World Breastfeeding Week and inauguration of the Lagos State chapter on Friday Ajayi revealed that the virus attacks the immune system, which defends the human body from virus attacks.
She said: “Since there is no known cure presently for the disease, the goal of nutrition care therefore, is to protect and
boost the immunity among other care provided for affected persons.
“People must ensure that they take foods that are high antioxidants, majorly foods rich in vitamins and minerals in their daily meals.
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Sawyer “Take yellow fruits, red fruits and vegetables to boost immunity and fight Ebola Virus in the country,’’ she said. The National President of the Society, Prof. Ngozi Nnam was also at the event and said: “We need the support of governments, relations, families and the community to promote exclusivebreast feeding to achieve
high breastfeeding rate.
“Breast milk is the ideal food for newborns
and infants and we need to raise awareness
on the importance of right nutrition in the
first 1,000 days of life.’
According to the latest figures from the
World Health Organization (WHO), 1,350
people are now believed to have died from
the Ebola virus, which has been raging in
the region since March.
The WHO said it was concerned that
families were hiding infected loved ones in
the belief they will be more comfortable
dying at home.
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