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<p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>Forwarded from Denise Lionetti, Project Director, Infant
and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) Project:</span></strong><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Dear colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Our thoughts are with the
victims and families affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The United Nations
Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization, and the World Food
Program have released an important joint statement calling for support for
appropriate infant and young child feeding during the Haiti emergency to
prevent malnutrition, morbidity, and mortality among children</span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The message emphasizes the
following points:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Breastfeeding is
the safest feeding option for infants during an emergency. Every effort
should be made to support mothers to breastfeed and avoid the use of
breastmilk substitutes, which should be a last resort only after fully
exploring safer options. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Relactation should
be prioritized for infants under six months of age who are no longer
breastfed. When this is not possible (e.g., for orphans), or when skilled
personnel identify a need for artificial feeding, breastmilk substitutes
must be accompanied by training for caregivers on hygienic preparation and
use. Liquid ready-to-use breastmilk substitutes are preferred over powder
mixes. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>In an emergency,
the use of breastmilk substitutes can endanger children’s lives and,
in accordance with international guidelines, they should not be donated.
UNICEF is the coordinating agency in Haiti for the appropriate use of
breastmilk substitutes and can provide guidance to organizations. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Children older
than six months of age require nutritious, age-appropriate, and safe
complementary foods in addition to breastmilk. Priority should be given to
providing local, culturally-acceptable foods. When cooking facilities are
unavailable, ready-to-use fortified foods are an option. However, once
cooking facilities have been set up, fortified blended food is
recommended. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Download the statement at <a
href="http://www.iycn.org/resources-alphabetical.php#Haiti">http://www.iycn.org/resources-alphabetical.php#Haiti</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please share this
information with colleagues working on relief efforts for Haiti.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Denise Lionetti, Project Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Infant & Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) Project<o:p></o:p></p>
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