Journal article

May 16 2021

The impact of marketing of breast milk substitutes (BMS) on WHO-recommended breastfeeding practices

In this research article published in Food and Nutrition Bulletin in 2015, Ellen Piwoz and Sandra Huffman show that adoption of stricter regulatory frameworks coupled with independent, quantitative monitoring and compliance enforcement are needed to counter the impacts of formula ma

Guide/Manual, Job aid

May 13 2021

Code Monitoring Kit

This kit contains a manual and a set of 9 forms for NGOs and government authorities to monitor the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, relevant WHA resolutions and the Guidance on ending the inappropriate promotion of foods for infants and young children.

Booklet, Guide/Manual

May 13 2021

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The Code Frequently Asked Questions

This booklet provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Code. It is intended for policy-makers, health workers and others concerned with the Code, as well as the general public.

Brief

May 07 2021

World Health Assembly Resolution on the Inappropriate Promotion of Foods for Infants and Young Children

This policy brief helps country governments, non-governmental organizations and private companies understand and adopt the World Health Organization Guidance on Ending the Inappropriate Promotion of Foods for Infants and Young Children.

Video

May 06 2021

Webinar series on the WHO Code and global guidance on marketing infant foods

This excellent series from Helen Keller International's ARCH Nutrition, published in 2017, begins with an overview of the World Health Organization’s International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and the history of its implementation since adoption by the World Health Assembly in 198

Journal article

Apr 26 2021

Misalignment of global COVID-19 breastfeeding and newborn care guidelines with World Health Organization recommendations (Hoang, D.V., 2020. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health)

Guidance documents from 33 countries on newborn care for infants whose mothers are diagnosed with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 were assessed for alignment with WHO recommendations, revealing considerable inconsistencies.

 
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