World Breastfeeding Week 2026 observed from August 1 to 7

Exam-focused facts from the 5 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

World Breastfeeding Week is observed annually from August 1 to 7.
The week is organized by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.
World Breastfeeding Week has been celebrated since 1992.
In 2016, the week aligned its mission with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Dr. Ruth A. Lawrence, a pioneer in lactation medicine, authored the textbook 'Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession'.