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.
World Health Assembly adopts two landmark Resolutions on the promotion of junk foods and baby foods
21st May 2010
Palais des Nations, Geneva
The Sixty-third session of the World Health Assembly took place in Geneva during 17–21 May 2010. At this session, the Health Assembly discussed a number of public health issues, including:
• Implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005);
• Monitoring of the achievement of the health-related Millennium Development Goals;
• Strategies to reduce the harmful use of alcohol; and
• Counterfeit medical products.
The Health Assembly also discussed the programme budget, administration and management matters of WHO. READ MORE
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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Boycott Nestlé - protect Infants
Nestlé-free Week - 26 October to 1 November
