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Breastfeeding is public health
When a mother breastfeeds, she nourishes more than just her child. She nurtures a healthier society, a more equitable economy and a stronger nation. It must therefore be seen and supported as a public health imperative and a national priority. Often called a baby’s first vaccine, breastfeeding provides infants wit...
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Bridging the Gap – a working mother’s breastfeeding journey
In Pakistan, a joint UNICEF-Government initiative is empowering Lady Health Workers (LHW) to champion breastfeeding. This collaboration aims to create an enabling environment that helps mothers to successfully breastfeed their children and become advocates in their community. The National Nutrition Survey 2018 rev...
Statement
Joint Statement by UNICEF, WHO & Pakistan Pediatric Association on importance of Breastfeeding
A joint statement by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pakistan Pediatric Association (PPA), has emphasised the importance of breastfeeding for infant and maternal health. Breastfeeding is the optimal way to nourish infants and protect their health. Breast milk provid...
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World Breastfeeding Week 2022
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Integrated KAP Survey
The Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey was carried out to assess infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF), water sanitation and health (WASH), and food security and livelihoods (FSL) among mothers and caregivers of children aged 0-23 months in Tharparkar, Sindh. The survey was conducted in all...
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Integrated KAP Survey
The Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey was carried out to assess infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF), water sanitation and health (WASH), and food security and livelihoods (FSL) among mothers and caregivers of children aged 0-23 months in Jamshoro district, Sindh. The KAP survey was condu...
Press release
Countries failing to stop harmful marketing of breast-milk substitutes, warn WHO and UNICEF
GENEVA/ NEW YORK,, , 27 May 2020 , - A new report by WHO, UNICEF, and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) reveals that despite efforts to stop the harmful promotion of breast-milk substitutes, countries are still falling short in protecting parents from misleading information. The COVID-19 pandemic...
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Breastfeeding and complementary feeding during COVID-19 Pandemic
How to safely breastfeed during COVID-19 pandemic?, Embedded video follows, How to safely carry out complementary feeding during COVID-19 pandemic?, Embedded video follows, How can mothers diagnosed with COVID-19 safely breastfeed?, Embedded video follows
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Why family-friendly policies are critical to increasing breastfeeding rates worldwide - UNICEF
NEW YORK/ISLAMABAD, 1 August 2019:, , From supporting healthy brain development in babies and young children, protecting infants against infection, decreasing the risk of obesity and disease, reducing healthcare costs, and protecting nursing mothers against ovarian cancer and breast cancer, the benefits of breast...
Press release
Nutrition problems of children hindering nation’s growth, say experts
Islamabad, 3 May 2019:, A media dialogue on the nutrition situation affecting children, adolescents and women of Pakistan was organised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) here today. The dialogue, held in collaboration with the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination (MNHSRC),...
Report
Complementary feeding practices in Pakistan
The study on Complementary Feeding Practices in Pakistan was carried out utilizing data of Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS) 2012-13 conducted by National Institute of Population Studies (NIPS). The purpose of the study was to assess the food consumption and complementary feeding (CF) patterns by socio...
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Formative qualitative research on complementary feeding practices in Pakistan
The purpose of this research is to understand the major trends in complementary feeding (CF) practices and to unpack the reasons behind prevalent infant and young child CF practices. The findings of the research will help identify and explore: • The enablers and barriers in optimal feeding practices across the var...