By Emily M’mangisa

Zomba district has performed poorly on promotion of breastfeeding, health officials said on Wednesday.

Speaking at the launch of breastfeeding week, Zomba district director of health and social services Alexander Chijuwa urged traditional leaders to encourage mothers in their communities to breastfeed accordingly.

Chijuwa also emphasized on the need for employed mothers to breastfeed for at least up to six months.

The week was launched under the theme “Promoting breastfeeding by education and encouraging”.