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Adoption of front-of-pack nutrition warnings can help decrease obesity, cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and some cancers in the Americas

RENO, Nev. — The adoption of best practice front-of-pack nutrition labeling in more countries of  Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and some… Leer más »Adoption of front-of-pack nutrition warnings can help decrease obesity, cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and some cancers in the Americas

WHO Global Strategy for Food Safety – why does it fail to protect babies?

As you know, IBFAN greatly values WHO’s efforts to protect maternal and child health and its clear wish to strengthen Member States’ food safety capacity. However, following the launch of the WHO Global Strategy for Food Safety on Monday we feel we must express our concerns that private sector interests are unduly influencing and risk undermining WHO’s normative work. The StrategyLeer más »WHO Global Strategy for Food Safety – why does it fail to protect babies?

COP27

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ABM STATEMENT ON CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19)

Please note: information about COVID-19 transmission is emerging daily. The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine’s recommendations are current as of the publication date. Please consult resources such as the CDC and the WHO for the most recent guidance.... Visit Website

There is no scientific evidence that breastmilk can spread the coronavirus. WHO recommends to continue breastfeeding.

In view of the situation with the new coronavirus (Covid-19) and the challenges it poses, the Ministry of Health explained that so far there is no scientific evidence to prove the transmission of the coronavirus through breastfeeding. The Technical Note No. 7/2020, by the Department of Strategic Programme Actions, Department of Primary Health Care ofLeer más »There is no scientific evidence that breastmilk can spread the coronavirus. WHO recommends to continue breastfeeding.

Introduction to COVID-19: methods for detection, prevention, response and control

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). A novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China. This is a new coronavirus that has not beenLeer más »Introduction to COVID-19: methods for detection, prevention, response and control

Recomendaciones para el manejo clínico perinatal con riesgo de adquirir COVID-19

Idioma: ESPAÑOL - Archivo PDF elaborado en Uruguay el 18 de marzo d 2020, en conjunto por el Departamento de Neonatología del Hospital de Clínicas, Facultad de Medicina, UdelaR. Departamento de Neonatología del Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell, Facultad de Medicina, UdelaR. Servicio de Recién Nacidos, Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell, Hospital de la Mujer, ASSE. VerLeer más »Recomendaciones para el manejo clínico perinatal con riesgo de adquirir COVID-19

WABA | WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2022, COMING SOON

World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of individuals and organisations dedicated to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding worldwide. Annually, WABA coordinates and organises the World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) between Aug 1-7. Since 2016, we have aligned our WBW campaign to United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We call this WBW-SDGsLeer más »WABA | WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2022, COMING SOON

World Food Safety Day: who should be held accountable for the US baby deaths?

IBFAN has worked since its founding in 1979 to ensure optimal feeding for infants and young children, citizens who are most vulnerable to food safety hazards. For babies who are not breastfed, the contamination of commercial baby milks and foods is particularly serious because these products are the sole source of food during the firstLeer más »World Food Safety Day: who should be held accountable for the US baby deaths?
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