Journal article

Oct 28 2021

Breastfeeding, first-food systems and corporate power: a case study on the market and political practices of the transnational baby food industry and public health resistance in the Philippines (Baker P., 2021. Globalization and Health)

This case study uses the Philippines' history and advocacy environment around breastfeeding and commercial milk formula marketing to understand the worldwide battle for code implementation.

Brief

Oct 26 2021

Country Brief: Alive & Thrive in Cambodia

In Cambodia, A&T works to accelerate progress toward the Ministry of Health’s maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) goals through strategic partnerships and the provision of evidence-based guidance and technical assistance.

Guide/Manual

Jun 01 2021

Stronger With Breastmilk Only Resources Catalog

This collection of resources and tools, developed by Alive & Thrive, UNICEF and WHO, supports national governments and their partners in adapting the "Stronger With Breastmilk Only" initiative to their national contexts.

Poster/Graphic

May 23 2021

Key points from the International Code of the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes

This poster summarizes 10 key points regarding the International Code of the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.

Brief

May 17 2021

BMS Act advocacy cover

BMS Advocacy Briefs for stakeholders in Nigeria

These briefs provide guidance to various stakeholders - legislators and policymakers, mothers and families, health workers, community leaders and members of the media - on the enforcement of the Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes in Nigeria.

Presentation

May 16 2021

Inappropriate promotion of Japanese formula products in Southeast Asia countries

This slidedeck highlights the findings of a survey of violations of the BMS Code by Japanese companies across Southeast Asia. The survey was conducted by the Southeast Asia office of Alive & Thrive in 2018.

 
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