Breastfeeding promotion is key to ensuring optimal nutrition and survival of children. However, aggressive marketing tactics by the infant formula industries often challenge the continuing of breastfeeding.
If you are a young health professional working in or intending to work in the areas of Maternal Child Health, Nutrition, or health laws, understanding breastfeeding practices and regulations surrounding Breast Milk Substitutes is indispensable. Therefore, WHO, UNICEF, and Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) have developed a free self-paced course tailored for health professionals to achieve a better understanding about the scope and provisions included in the International Code. This course is suitable for professionals working in health facilities as well as in policy development.
Delve into the history, significance and implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes, learn to identify and counter misleading advertising and promotional strategies employed by the infant formula industry, and gain insights into advocating for breastfeeding-friendly environments and supporting mothers facing breastfeeding challenges within communities.
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