| World Breastfeeding Week Around the World: Swaziland World Breastfeeding Week in other countries | |
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Swaziland: World Breastfeeding Week was launched on August 1 by Her Royal Highness Queen Inkhosikati La Mbikiza, who made reference to issues related to HIV and breastfeeding. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare Njabulo Mabuza spoke on the benefits of breastfeeding and the Code of Marketing, and Family-Centered HIV Services Director Peggy Chibuye spoke on the role of U.S. government partners in promoting breastfeeding in the context of HIV/AIDS. Performances by school children and a drama group highlighted the advantages of breastfeeding over infant formula. Health providers gave talks on the benefits of breastfeeding, and the Queen visited health facilities to encourage adoption of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative practices. |
| World Breastfeeding Week 2006 (August 1-7) marked the 25th anniversary of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. To date, more than 60 governments have enacted all or many of the provisions of the Code as law. The Code aims to protect and promote breastfeeding by prohibiting the advertising and aggressive marketing of breastmilk substitutes, feeding bottles, and teats. LINKAGES was involved in World Breastfeeding Week in several countries. | |
