Breastfeeding is vital for child survival and development, and contributes to the socioeconomic growth of families, communities, and nations.

Malnutrition accounts for more than 50 percent of under-five deaths in Nigeria.

In February 2017, the first human milk bank in Viet Nam was opened at the Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children.

Strategic and well-coordinated advocacy is essential to improve nutrition at scale. Recent efforts in countries throughout Southeast Asia have generated regional momentum and resulted in stronger nutrition policies and programs.

This report discusses the findings and recommendations from a study conducted to identify existing practices, barriers, and facilitating factors related to optimal infant and young child feeding in Burkina Faso.