Human milk banking: South Africa

February 1, 2015

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A woman wearing a patterned blouse is sitting outside on a brick path near a mud wall, breastfeeding her baby. The baby is wrapped in a colorful cloth. There is greenery in the background.

This case study shares how PATH and partners successfully advocated for national policies in support of human milk banks in South Africa.

Breastmilk is the ideal nourishment to help children grow and protect them against disease. Human milk banks provide an option for infants who cannot breastfeed for reasons such as prematurity, low birth weight, maternal illness, or being orphaned.

Author: PATH
Published: 2015

Learn more about human milk banking.

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