Breastfeeding: a powerful tool to promote health equity
March 29, 2017
The scientific community has long touted the tremendous benefits of breastfeeding. Recent estimates show that over 800,000 child lives and 20,000 maternal lives could be saved each year if every mother were to optimally breastfeed her baby. Often it is economically vulnerable women who struggle with breastfeeding. In high-income countries, serious disparities exist: wealthier, better-educated…
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Nepal Holds National Seminar on Nutrition; Commits to Nutrition Goals
February 24, 2017
The Child Health Division of Nepal’s Ministry of Health (MOH) organized a national seminar on nutrition, and participants formulated a 10-Point-Commitment which supports the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals and encourages providing quality nutrition services at the district level.
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Posters Highlight Hazards of Poor Nutrition
February 17, 2017
On Indonesia’s National Nutrition Day, ARCH team conducted a poster competition for junior and senior high school students to raise awareness of the hazards of poor nutrition, including consuming excess salt and sugar. The three winners took part in a ceremony with the Minister of Health, Mrs. Nila Moeloek.
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“Know Your Nutrition Facts” Game Engages Children on Indonesia’s National Nutrition Day 2017
February 16, 2017
As part of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Day 2017, our team in Indonesia organized an interactive quiz for children and their parents named “Know Your Food Nutrition Facts.”
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ARCH Indonesia Team Celebrates National Nutrition Day 2017
Indonesia celebrated National Nutrition Day in January and the ARCH team took part in multiple events to raise awareness about nutrition.
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New policy brief assists countries in stopping inappropriate promotion of foods for infants and young children
December 12, 2016
How can countries take action to protect healthy feeding and end inappropriate promotion of foods for children under two years of age? A new policy brief helps country governments, non-governmental organizations and private companies implement the World Health Organization Guidance on Ending the Inappropriate Promotion of Foods for Infants and Young Children. Helen Keller International…
ViewRevised standard for follow-up formula should protect optimal infant and young child feeding
December 8, 2016
At a Codex meeting in Hamburg, Germany this week, many countries called for changes to an international standard on follow-up formula, a product marketed for children over six months of age that often displaces breastfeeding. Updating the standard to define follow-up formula as a breastmilk substitute will help protect optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices.…
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U.N. expert says unhealthy snack foods and beverages are a human rights concern
November 30, 2016
Unhealthy snack foods and beverages as a human rights issue Recently, a United Nations expert warned that unhealthy snack foods and beverages are a human rights concern. In a new report, Hilal Elver, the U.N.’s special representative on the right to food, said that the rise of industrial food production combined with trade liberalization has…
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In Senegal, regulating promotion of commercial foods can boost child nutrition and health
October 18, 2016
The right nutrition during a child’s earliest days can save lives and boost healthy growth and development. Optimal infant and young child feeding practices during the first two years can help Senegalese children reach their full potential. Over the past decade, Senegal has taken important steps to improve child health and nutrition. Yet, there is…
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ARCH Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
July 31, 2016
This week, we join countries and communities around the world in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7, 2016). The ARCH team collaborates with partners in empowering women to breastfeed and provide their children with the healthiest start in life—not only with a range of activities this week, but throughout the year. This year’s theme focuses…
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