Protect breastfeeding for healthier children
2 August 2023, PUTRAJAYA – Exclusive breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for babies in the first six months of their lives. Today, on the first day of World Breastfeeding Week, WHO and UNICEF are partnering to promote breastfeeding practices in families and communities, and to urge stakeholders to respect the International Code of Marketing…, Note to Editor, International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes (also known as “The Code”) was developed by the World Health Organization and endorsed by the WHO Member States in 1981, including by Malaysia. The Code aims to limit any unethical marketing approaches and reduce the influence of…, About WHO, The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations’ specialized agency for health. WHO collaborates with the governments and other partners to achieve the vision of the attainment of the highest possible level of health by all people. For more information about WHO and its work in Malaysia, visit: https://www.who.int/malaysia/ mother and…