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.
Brief
May 08 2019
Alive & Thrive Southeast Asia: 2017-2022
In 2014, A&T began working in Burkina Faso, India, Nigeria, and in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), expanding its scope to include maternal and adolescent nutrition, and using agriculture and social protection programs as delivery mechanisms for maternal, infant, and young
Field note
Apr 10 2019
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.
Brief
Apr 05 2019
Briefing note: Breastmilk for all babies: Tu Du Hospital human milk bank
For infants unable to receive breastmilk from their mothers, human milk banks (HMBs) serve a vital role. Since 2017, with assistance from A&T and support from Irish Aid, Tu Du Hospital has been working to establish the country’s second HMB.
Brief
Mar 30 2019
Breastfeeding in Myanmar: Progress, opportunities, and recommendations for the nutrition community
In Myanmar, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months of age has increased substantially, according to data from the 2009–2010 Myanmar Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) and the 2015–2016 Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS).
Brief
Feb 01 2019
Briefing note: Making space for human milk banks: Lessons learned from Viet Nam
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.