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 provision of the Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes by the end of December 2022. Progressed will be assessed using the District Health Information System and the Second Harambee Prosperity Plan Programme Delivery Unit monthly meetings. NAD 1,700,000.00 have been secured by the government to cover the associated costs.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Implementing 'the Code' (Marketing BMS)
Description
The Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services commits to enact and enforce legislation covering all provision of the Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes by the end of December 2022. Progressed will be assessed using the District Health Information System and the Second Harambee Prosperity Plan Programme Delivery Unit monthly meetings. NAD 1,700,000.00 have been secured by the government 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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| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | No | 2021 |
| Target | Yes |
