Commitment
Increased prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months
Description
By 2030, the government of Yemen, represented by the Ministry of Public Health and Population, is committed to an increased prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months among targeted communities, increasing it from 20% to 50%, through strengthening awareness campaigns on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, integrating breastfeeding counselling into antenatal and postnatal care services, training healthcare workers to provide tailored support for mothers and implementing community-based support programs for breastfeeding mothers.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Target population characteristic |
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| Global nutrition target(s) |
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Impact >
Diet
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Rate of increase in exclusive breastfeeding among children under 6 months of age in targeted communities |
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| Measurement plan | Use data collected by others |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 20% | January 2024 |
| Target | 50% | December 2030 |
