COVID-19 heavily impacts health systems, calling for concerted efforts
Around the world, COVID-19 has radically affected public health delivery, placing unprecedented stress on health systems that in many countries are under-resourced and ill-equipped. Alive & Thrive is working closely with partners to respond to the crisis. Read more.
Review shows differences in COVID-19 breastfeeding guidance as pandemic unfolded
An A&T review shows that breastfeeding guidance has varied as the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded. Differences in guidance have led to confusion for health workers. Read more.
Mistakes from the HIV/AIDS pandemic should inform COVID-19 response for maternal and newborn care
In 1985, the fear of mother-to-child transmission of HIV led authorities in the USA to recommend that HIV-positive mothers should not breastfeed. Regrettably, similar protocols weighing against breastfeeding have been adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.
IN THE NEWS
2020 World Breastfeeding Week activities
Millions worldwide will celebrate breastfeeding during 2020 World Breastfeeding Week, Aug. 1-7. in the face of COVID-19, breastmilk - an infant's "first vaccine" - is more important than ever. Here’s a list of activities of note and links to resources. Read more.
Tanoto Foundation and A&T collaborate to address stunting in Indonesia
The Tanoto Foundation and A&T will continue their cooperation in support of the Government of Indonesia’s national stunting reduction strategy by facilitating the implementation of a social and behavior change communication strategy, the organizations announced in July. Read more.
Burkina Faso launches campaign to promote exclusive breastfeeding
Representatives of the ministries of health from Burkina Faso, Niger, and Senegal met health officials, communication experts, and community authorities during a six-day visit to Nigeria organized and conducted by A&T. Read more.
Human milk banks celebrated around the world
People from around the world came together virtually through a video and photo mosaic to celebrate the World Day of Human Milk Donation in May. The event lauded the work of 700 human milk banks operating in 65 countries and thanked mothers for their gift of human milk. Read more.
Inspire: Nourishing new ideas for social and behavior change
Our Inspire series presents innovative social and behavior change communication ideas, and discusses how they could be used in nutrition programs. In our first series, contributors address the ideas to the challenges of complementary feeding. Since the last edition of the MIYCN Update, we have published two new pieces. Read more.
