Commitment
Increase in the rate of exclusive breastfeeding for children under 6 months of age
Description
The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene of Guinea, with the support of the ministries involved and civil society, is committed to increasing the rate of exclusive breastfeeding among children under 6 months of age from 43.7% in 2022 to 50% in 2028 by promulgating the law on the marketing of breastmilk substitutes, building the capacity of health workers, organizing awareness campaigns on breastfeeding and strengthening advocacy for increased maternity and paternity leave
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
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| Global nutrition target(s) |
Anaemia
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Impact >
Diet
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among children under 6 months of age |
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| Measurement plan | Use data collected by others |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 43.7% | October 2022 |
| Target | 50% | March 2028 |
