Brief
May 29 2023
Addressing malnutrition of the furthest behind in Cambodia, Laos, and Viet Nam
With support from the Government of Ireland, Alive & Thrive is working to tackle malnutrition and reach global nutrition targets in the Mekong Sub-Region with a priority on the furthest behind in each context.
Presentation, Video
Aug 26 2022
Accelerating the 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding in West and Central Africa: Leveraging Experiences from Southeast Asia
In August 2022, UNICEF, WHO, Irish Aid and Alive & Thrive's offices in West Africa and Southeast Asia collabor
Brief
Jan 21 2022
Making the Case for the Breastfeeding Model Hospitals in Lao PDR
Breastfeeding in Lao PDR is widely socially accepted and strongly supported by government policy. While most infants are breastfed, the practice is often sub-optimal: slow initiation, pre-lacteal feeding, and mixed feeding are common.
Brief
Sep 09 2021
Minimum Standards for the Establishment and Operation of Human Milk Banks in Southeast Asia
Human milk bank services are an essential component of a breastfeeding-friendly health system. Such services give small and sick babies access to the multiple benefits of breastmilk by providing safe donor human milk.
Video
Jun 04 2019
Brief
Feb 01 2019
Briefing note: Ensuring every infant has access to breastmilk: Human milk banks in the ASEAN region
The first six months of life are critical for child health and development. Breastmilk provides all the nutrients infants need during this period, supporting brain development and reducing the risk of infection and malnutrition.