Indonesia's $15 billion nutrition initiative for 83 million children and mothers faces controversy over weak oversight, budget transparency, and food safety. Three former nutrition agency leaders were arrested for alleged corruption related to operational kitchens, which have surged in number beyond initial plans.
A Hongkonger mother, Annyee Chan, describes the significant logistical challenges of breastfeeding her son while working in the city. She highlights the lack of adequate nursing facilities and the difficulties of balancing work commitments with pumping and storing milk, ultimately leading her to stop breastfeeding at eight months.
A WHO report for World Breastfeeding Protection Day reveals countries aligned with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes have higher exclusive breastfeeding rates (54%) than those without legal measures (24%). India is substantially aligned, showing significant improvement, while China and most European/American countries lag.
