Field note

May 15 2019

Human milk banks: An essential component of a breastfeeding-friendly health system

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

Field note

Apr 30 2019

Indonesia desk review cover

Desk review and SBCC roadmap provide valuable insights into Indonesia’s Stunting Reduction Movement

Alive & Thrive (A&T) researchers conducted an extensive desk review on maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) and nutrition-sensitive practices in Indonesia.

Field note

Apr 10 2019

HMB Tu Doc

Breastmilk for all: Launch of new human milk bank at Tu Du Hospital in Viet Nam

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

Poster/Graphic

Feb 01 2019

Components of human milk bank processes and services

Human milk bank (HMB) services are an essential component of a breastfeeding-friendly health system. HMB services give at-risk infants, such as those born pre-term or low birthweight, access to the multiple benefits of breastmilk when they need it most.

Field note

Jan 02 2019

Helping infants in Nigeria “Start Strong for a Better Future”

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

Poster/Graphic

Jan 02 2019

Start strong for a better future posters

To further improvements in the health and well-being of Nigeria’s children, A&T, the Government of Nigeria, and communication partner McCann, launched an infant and young child feeding (IYCF) multimedia campaign in Kaduna and Lagos States.

 
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