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Policy Report - Health Insurance Coverage for Pasteurized Donor Human Milk
Using pasteurized donor human milk to treat preterm, low birthweight, and sick infants has significantly reduced the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis and other serious neonatal illnesses when compared to using formula milk, a new policy report published by Alive & Thrive found.
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Maternity Protection Policy Expansion for Female Workers in Informal Sector in Viet Nam
In Viet Nam, 50% of children are born to a mother who is not entitled to paid maternity leave, largely because female workers in the informal sector are excluded from these policies. Alive & Thrive has collaborated with SUN CSA Viet Nam to advocate for the expansion of maternity entitlements to the informal sector in Viet Nam.
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An overview of Alive & Thrive's implementation research
Alive & Thrive's implementation research spans its program areas, seeking to answer "how" to implement effective interventions and policies. Active studies are detailed in the attached documents.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Cost of Not Breastfeeding tool
Not breastfeeding leads to more than half a million child deaths annually and costs the world economy up to US$1 billion a day.
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Cost of Not Breastfeeding Advocacy Brief: Madagascar
Breastfeeding is one of the best buys in global health to improve social, health, and economic development outcomes. Globally, improving breastfeeding practices could save more than 820,000 lives annually—87 percent of them infants under six months of age.
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Centers of Excellence for Breastfeeding Map
A map of Centers of Excellence for Breastfeeding facilities in Viet Nam (updated in September 2023).
