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
Mothers - Infant Feeding fact sheet for mothers in Lebanon
Available in English and arabic versions.
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
In Zambia, a formula to fight AIDS
Long article on HIV and breastmilk vs formula from Zambia. www.mysanantonio.com/news/metro/stories/MYSA121706.01A.ZambiaAIDS.304c9…
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...
