Supporting Optimal Nutrition Practices during Emergencies: IYCF-E and COVID-19 Technical Brief
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to protect, promote, and support appropriate Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices. This includes maintaining respiratory hygiene during feeding, emphasizing handwashing, and promoting breastfeeding with necessary precautions. The IYCF
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Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies: Operational Guidelines
Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) focuses on protecting and supporting safe feeding practices for infants and young children during all types of emergencies to reduce mortality and morbidity risks. Key actions include developing policies, training staff, coordinating operations,
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Community Health and Nutrition Services in Emergencies - Framework for Adaptation
This presentation by Justine Kavle discusses the CHSD Framework Tool designed to plan and adapt community-based health and nutrition interventions for emergency settings. It emphasizes tools for action planning, best practices, and evidence-based approaches to strengthen programs in both humanitaria
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Global Impact of Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Strategies
Global strategies like Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) developed by WHO and UNICEF aim to address the high mortality rates among children under 5 due to malnutrition. The strategies emphasize the importance of appropriate feeding practices during pregnancy, lactation, and early childhood to co
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Maternal IYCF Practices: Behavior Change & Caregivers
Exploring the role of maternal practices in Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), focusing on behavior change and the involvement of caregivers and persons of influence. Discusses typical settings, target groups, key practices, timing, and rationale for small group activities.
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