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Growing partnerships: Collaborative action and co-creation of evidence to transform care of small and nutritionally at-risk infants under 6 months and their mothers

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Worldwide, an estimated 21.3% of infants under six months (u6m) are wasted, 20.1% are  underweight, 17.6% are stunted, and 17.8% are born with a low birth weight. These infants are at  higher risk of sickness, death, and poor growth and development. Preventing early-life growth  failure is a neglected area of life-course nutrition action that has impeded progress on global  targets. Urgent action to transform MAMI care is essential to achieve Sustainable Development  Goals 2 and 3. 

Not Just Mom’s Job

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For more than 40 years, USAID has promoted breastfeeding to save lives, prevent malnutrition, and enhance the long-term health and development of women and children. The Agency’s maternal and child nutrition programs aim to educate and support mothers and families on the benefits of breastfeeding by addressing the key barriers to optimal breastfeeding practices. In […]