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.

A map of Centers of Excellence for Breastfeeding facilities in Viet Nam (updated in September 2023).

Identifies actions during pregnancy and the first 2 years to improve nutrition and the impact on child health, education, and economic development.