Kenya opens first milk bank to help newborns
The first milk bank in Kenya was set up at Pumwani Maternity hospital in Nairobi on Wednesday, with the aim to help save the lives of newborns. The project is a first of its kind in east Africa. /VCG Photo

The first milk bank in Kenya was set up at Pumwani Maternity hospital in Nairobi on Wednesday, with the aim to help save the lives of newborns. The project is a first of its kind in east Africa. /VCG Photo

At the hospital, women donated some of their milk to help mothers who could not breastfeed their newborn. /VCG Photo

At the hospital, women donated some of their milk to help mothers who could not breastfeed their newborn. /VCG Photo

Although infants benefit most from their own mothers' milk, the milk from donors – if collected and pasteurized safely – is also a good alternative. So far, 75 infants have received nutrient-rich breast milk from about 400 donors. /VCG Photo

Although infants benefit most from their own mothers' milk, the milk from donors – if collected and pasteurized safely – is also a good alternative. So far, 75 infants have received nutrient-rich breast milk from about 400 donors. /VCG Photo

Other African countries including South Africa, Mozambique, and Cape Verde, also have milk banks. /VCG Photo

Other African countries including South Africa, Mozambique, and Cape Verde, also have milk banks. /VCG Photo