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HIV and Infant Feeding

Recommendations on Infant Feeding and HIV 2009/10

New WHO recommendations on infant feeding in the context of HIV

World Health Organisation (WHO) released new recommendations on treatment, prevention and infant feeding in the context of HIV, based on the latest scientific evidence.

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WBTI TRAINING IN SOUTH AFRICA

IBFAN Africa conducted a two-day WBTi training in South Africa which was well attended by 16 participants, mostly managers representing Nutrition Departments at National and Provincial level with some representatives of Non Governmental Organisations NGOs) including AED and JSI. A representative from the Ministry of Labour also attended.

Ann Behr, Deputy Director of National Department of Ministry of Health, opened the meeting on behalf of The Director, Lynn Moeng. The training was facilitated by, Thulani Maphosa, Chief Program Officer for IBFAN Africa. Read More

Poll

What is a baby and mother friendly community?

	It enourages the culture of breastfeeding & good child feeding and care practices.
	It gives support to pregnant & breastfeeding mothers and those with young children by helping them with some their chores.
	All of the above.

Fact of the month

Aggresive marketing of infant formula by companies undermines women's confidence to breastfeeding their infants. Citizens have a right to protection and support through legislation.

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Nestle-Free Zone

Nestlé-free zone

Boycott Nestlé - protect Infants
Nestlé-free Week - 26 October to 1 November