The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of individuals
& organisations concerned with the protection, promotion & support of breastfeeding worldwide.
WABA action is based on the Innocenti Declaration, the Ten Links for Nurturing the Future and the Global Strategy for Infant & Young Child Feeding. WABA is in consultative status with UNICEF & an NGO
in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC).
News from secretariat
World Breastfeeding Week: August 1 -7 2008 Mother Support : Going for the Gold
In conjunction with the Olympics next August, WBW 2008 calls for greater support for mothers in achieving the gold standard of infant feeding: breastfeeding exclusively for six months, and providing appropriate complementary foods with continued breastfeeding for up to two years or beyond. For more information on the theme, exciting activities & materials for download, please visit: www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org
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Email Disruption!!
Please be informed that WABA is currently experiencing some
technical problems arising from our email service provider. To
contact WABA, please use our alternative email addresses:
wabapenang@yahoo.com OR
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Thank you.
WABA's active
partner in Pakistan receives award for
promoting peace & harmony in society
Blue Veins has received an award from Christian study center (Rawalpindi)
for valuable commitment in promoting peace, dialogue &
interfaith harmony. The award was presented by the Country
representative of Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) in the assembly
of Interfaith harmony & peace promoters.
Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard - LLL Alabama's
Healthcare Providers Seminar from April 17-18 2008.
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The NYLCA Twin Bills of Rigts are now official!
For more information on the NYLCA Bill of Rights for Clients
Seeking a Lactation Consultation, please click
here...
Maternity benefits bill
for working women passed
The Lok Sabha Wednesday passed the Maternity Benefits
(Amendment) Bill 2008, that aims at providing financial and
other benefits including Rs.1000 as medical bonus to the working
women.
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Call to action to stop the use of breastmilk substitutes in
emergencies
The lives of babies and young children are being put at risk by
the inappropriate use of breastmilk substitutes, particularly in
emergency situations, says a coalition of more than 100
nutrition and emergency experts.
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APHA announces policy on breastfeeding & public health
The American
Public Health Association (APHA) is addressing breastfeeding as
a fundamental public health issue, including it among 20 newly
adopted policies covering a broad range of issues.
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Questions over
Nestlé policy and product distribution in Africa
The issue with the latest formula recall is a batch of Lactogen
infant formula containing higher levels of zinc, iron and
copper. This has been causing illness according to a Nestlé
spokesman quoted by
Reuters.
Two weeks ago Nestlé recalled Nan 2 formula for a similar
reason.
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IBCLC Day: Quality
Breastfeeding Care: IBCLCs in Action March 5, 2008, is set
aside as IBCLC Day, a special day honoring the role of
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants and the
quality breastfeeding care they provide to families. This date
was selected because it falls near the International Women’s Day
celebrated worldwide each year in early March.
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Making Sense of the Code A 3-in-1 training kit on the international code of
marketing of breastmilk substitutes This “do-it-yourself” training kit was developed drawing on the extensive experience by ICDC, IBFAN and UNICEF in training government officials, health professionals and NGOs. More..
