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New Characters for the Japan Foundation's Breast Milk Bank

In a significant move to raise awareness about breast milk donation, the Japan Foundation's Breast Milk Bank has introduced its official characters, Donna-chan and Miru-kun. This announcement comes just in time for the World Breastfeeding Week, which is recognized each year during the first week of August to advocate for the importance of breastfeeding for lifelong health and development of children.

The Japan Foundation's Breast Milk Bank, based in Chuo, Tokyo, facilitates the donation of breast milk from generous individuals who produce more than what their own children need. This donated milk undergoes proper low-temperature pasteurization, bacteriological testing, and freezing before being provided as