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World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative ( WBT i ). Assessment of the Status of Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding at National Level—Achievements and Gaps. Afghanistan. Achievements. BFCC and BFHI training packages have been translated in tow national languages
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World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi) Assessment of the Status of Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding at National Level—Achievements and Gaps Afghanistan
Achievements BFCC and BFHI training packages have been translated in tow national languages 3000 Breastfeeding counselors and 80 master trainers have been trained at national and provincial level 4o Provincial Nutrition and Reproductive Health Officers have been trained on Maternal Nutrition at National and Regional level National Breastfeeding Promotion and Behavior Change Communication Campaign is being initiated Adequate IYCF IEC materials produced and disseminated to the health facilities
Achievements Finalization of Code on Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. Inclusion of most component of IYCF in MW curricles Celebration of Breast-feeding Week (WBW) at national and provincial levels. Pilot Integrated Package of Mother and Child Health and Nutrition services in 3 provinces. Pilot community based treatment of severe acute malnutrition at community levels in 5 provinces Organization of South Asia Breastfeeding Partners’ Forum-3 -2006 in Kabul- Afghanistan. Establishment of Nutrition Emergency Coordination Cluster/Committee.