Resources

WHO calls for support for appropriate infant and young child feeding in the current emergency in Lebanon, and caution about unnecessary use of milk products

www.who.int/hac/crises/international/middle_east/Lebanon_appropriate_in…

Supporting families to optimally feed infants and young children in emergencies: An important guide for health and relief workers, Lebanon

Originally developed for the Lebanon conflict, 2006; contains basic information that could be adapted and used worldwide.

Singaporean NGOs distribute powdered milk and baby food to flood victims, News article

Also available from: www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/249096/1/.html

Singapore Red Cross supplies milk powder to flood victims in Malaysia, News Article

Mothers - Infant Feeding fact sheet for mothers in Lebanon

Available in English and arabic versions.

Mother breastfeeding in Philippines after Durian

www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=121568&versi…

Infant Feeding in Emergencies - Indonesia & Lebanon Responses

Save the Children: Children in Emergencies & Crisis. English Vol 2 No 1 Winter 2006 Middle East Responding to the Crisis - page 8 ...

Infant Feeding fact sheet for health workers in Lebanon

Produced for Lebanon, 2006. Is in English and Arabic

Health workers: WHO Guidelines for use of breastmilk substitutes in emergency situations, Lebanon

On web for the Lebanon confict to be given to health workers for info, contains guidelines and also has copies of COUNSELLING CARDS th...

Ensuring optimal feeding of infants and young children in normal situations an during the crisis in Lebanon: A joint statement