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Lessons learned set the future course for the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative
From 24-26 October 2016, the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative Congress was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The congress was held on the 25th anniversary of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and represented a moment to celebrate the successes and reflect on the challenges to set a future course on how to use the lessons learned to ensure that every newborn receives appropriate care.
October 31, 2016 - Last update: February 10, 2023
Initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of life. WHO/NHD
From 24-26 October 2016, the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative Congress was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The congress was held on the 25th anniversary of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) and represented a moment to celebrate the successes and reflect on the challenges to set a future course on how to use the lessons learned to ensure that every newborn receives appropriate care.
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) was launched in 1991 by WHO and UNICEF, providing a framework to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in hospital and maternity facilities. The initiative follows the Ten Steps for Successful Breastfeeding and ensures adherence to the Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes. Since 1991, more than 20,000 facilities worldwide have been designated as Baby-Friendly; however, there is still a long road ahead to ensuring that every maternity facility practices the Ten Steps.
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