Brazil to support stricter global regulation of infant formula marketing
Despite strong national policies supporting breastfeeding, Brazil faces challenges from infant formula producers seeking to dominate the field of child nutrition. One forthcoming step is to support a WHO resolution for regulating digital marketing
Baby formula prices and production practices impact availability
Persistent issues in baby formula production and pricing continue to impact families. As prices rise, carers are struggling to feed infants in many parts of the Global North
World Breastfeeding Week 2023: Is formula milk a real alternative?
Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week, Patti Rundall from Baby Milk Action and David McCoy from the United Nations University talk about the significance of the campaign and the misleading marketing efforts of the baby formula industry
Understanding the politics of child health care with David Sanders
International agencies and philanthrocapitalists often paint a rosy picture of their work in the health sector. For a reality check, we bring you a conversation with the late David Sanders on the various determinants influencing the health of children in the Global South
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