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Published in : 2006 Available in : English This policy aims to assist and guide the use of milk products in refugee settings. Indiscriminate distribution and use of milk products in refugee settings poses a significant risk of increased morbidity and mortality to infants and young children through the negative impact on infant feeding practices. Milk products, including DSM, Dried Whole Milk (DWM) and more recently liquid UHT milk, are handled in relief operations, often received or offered as donations. Unsolicited donations and untargeted distribution of infant formula have also featured in recent emergencies. Therapeutic milk, used in the management of severe malnutrition, typically feature in refugee settings where UNHCR operates. Documents : UNHCR policy related to the acceptance, distribution and use of milk products in refugee settings (DOC, 147.00Kb) Originally posted at : UNHCR - Publications |
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This resource is listed under: Themes : Breastfeeding, general, Complementary feeding, general, Emergency, general, Nutrition planning, policy and programme, general, Vulnerable groups, general, Accountability, Accountability, Food and nutrition policies and strategies, HTP module 17, Infant feeding in emergencies, Infant, Young Child Feeding, Programmes, Refugees / IDPs, Refugees / IDPs Life-cycle focus : Lactation, Infancy Resource types : Guidelines, Normative guidance: Norms, standards, policies, Operational guidance: Programme and implementation Working groups : Breastfeeding and complementary feeding, Nutrition in Emergencies |
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