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Lao PDR Pledges to Address Inequalities in Support for Breastfeeding
Vientiane, Lao PDR, 6 August 2024 –, Today, Lao PDR joins the global community in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2024 by pledging to address inequalities around support for breastfeeding mothers and infants. Government representatives from various sectors, development partners, civil society and health work...
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Breastfeeding: An Unbreakable Bond Between Mother and Child
Manivanh Kamtaseng, 24, has just become a mother the day before when she gave birth to her daughter, Poupe, at the Paksong district hospital in Lao PDR’s southern province of Champasak. As a new mother, this was one of the most exhilarating experiences in Manivanh’s life and she aims to give her all to ensure litt...
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Support for breastfeeding mothers key to healthier babies and productive workplaces
Vientiane Capital, 2 August 2023 -, “Comprehensive support for mothers to breastfeed is key to healthy babies as well as improved morale and productivity in the workplace.” This was the key message from the Deputy Minister of Health to the event by SUN Laos to promote Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace in Lao PDR as...
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Decree On Food Products and Feeding Equipment for Infants and Toddlers
Purpose of the Decree This decree determines principles, regulations, and measures for the management, monitoring and inspection of food products and feeding equipment for infants and toddlers, to ensure that the implementation of this task is efficient and effective, aiming to protect, promote and support breastf...
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Step Up For Breastfeeding!
Breast milk is the best gift a mother can provide to her newborn child to ensure the best start to their life. However, many mothers in Lao PDR are still not aware of the full range of benefits of breastfeeding and may still have misconceptions about the practice. One of the people working hard to address these is...
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Government of Lao PDR and Partners Step Up Breastfeeding Education and Support on World Breastfeeding Week 2022
Vientiane, 3 Aug 2022, – The Lao PDR Ministry of Health, the European Union and UNICEF, marked World Breastfeeding Week in an official event held today at the University of Health Science in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The event was chaired by H.E. Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Health. In attendance were also M...
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A Mother’s Gift in the Time of COVID-19
Phonevilai Sorbudsady, 31, is a resident of Xaythany District of Vientiane, where she works at the National Centre for Nutrition of Lao PDR. She is also a mother of an 11 month old daughter named Phetpachanh, who she cherishes very dearly. Even before Phetpachanh was born, Phonevilai had made an important decision...
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Lao PDR Commemorates World Breastfeeding Week 2021
Vientiane, 5 August 2021, – The Ministry of Health and partners, including the European Union and UNICEF, today commemorated the World Breastfeeding Week in an official event organised at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event was attended by H.E. Dr. Sanong Thongsana, Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Pia Rebello Britto,...
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COVID-19 vaccines and breastfeeding based on WHO SAGE interim recommendations
COVID-19 and breastfeeding Breastfeeding is safe for infants and young children even when mothers are suspected or known to have COVID-19. The numerous benefits of breastfeeding substantially outweigh the potential risks of illness associated with the virus. Breastfed children have not been shown to be at risk of ...
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Breastfeeding and COVID-19 for health care workers
The interim guidance and FAQ reflect: the available evidence regarding transmission risks of COVID-19 through breastmilk; the protective effects of breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact, and the harmful effects of inappropriate use of infant formula milk. The FAQ also draws on other WHO recommendations on Infan...
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USAID and UNICEF Scale up Investment in Better Health and Nutrition Outcomes for Mothers and Children in Lao PDR
Vientiane, Laos, 7 August 2020, : The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with UNICEF, has committed to support the Government of Lao PDR to improve the health and nutrition of mothers and children living in the most vulnerable communities and geographically hard-to-reach area...
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Lao PDR adopts the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes Decree to protect and promote breastfeeding.
Vientiane, 5th August 2020:, The Government of Lao PDR reached a new milestone by adopting the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS) Decree to protect and promote breastfeeding in the country. The decree, a national legislation, is in line with the global guidance and commitments, namely the International Code...