Legislation on Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes are enacted and enforced.
Description
The Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services commits to enact and enforce legislation covering all provisions of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes by the end of December 2022. Progress will be assessed using the District Health Information System and during the Second Harambee Prosperity Plan Programme Delivery Unit monthly meetings. The government has secured N$1 700 000.00 to cover the associated costs.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Implementing 'the Code' (International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes)
Description
The Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services commits to enact and enforce legislation covering all provisions of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes by the end of December 2022. Progress will be assessed using the District Health Information System and during the Second Harambee Prosperity Plan Programme Delivery Unit monthly meetings. The government has secured N$1 700 000.00 to cover the associated costs.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Exclusive breastfeeding
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Policy >
Food environment
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Measurement
| Key indicator | The Code is enacted and being enforced |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | No | 2021 |
| Target | Yes | December 2025 |
