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While some clinics such as Langa have shown significant progress the overall breastfeeding rate in the city and surrounds remains at 50%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This rate meets the World Health Organisation\u2019s target, but falls short of the desired 80% that could greatly enhance child-health outcomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cChildren who are breastfed have a reduced vulnerability to childhood disease and illness, so an investment in breastfeeding is an investment in your child\u2019s health,\u201d said Patricia van der Ross, Mayoral Committee member for Community Services and Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this financial year City Health will continue to invest in training and mentoring for clinic staff to expand its breastfeeding advocacy reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All women are able to breastfeed unless medically indicated due to medication that is contraindicated for breastfeeding that will be harmful to the baby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breastmilk is always the right start for all babies. 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