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Two resources that can support countries to protect breastfeeding, through the implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.

Status Report on the Implementation of the International Code (WHO, UNICEF, IBFAN, 2020). The report includes a thorough analysis of legal measures in force in 194 countries, providing an…

As part of the process of developing guidance on the use of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) for nutrition outcomes, the GNC Cash Adviser with the support of the Nutrition Cluster in Nigeria conducted a case study to document the experiences and lessons learned in the context of Nigeria.

The case study report further contains recommendations on how CVA…

Triage of COVID-19 Patients: IPC Monitoring and Facility Readiness for COVID-19 Thursday, May 21, 2020

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IPC Monitoring and Facility Readiness for COVID-19, Benedetta Allegranzi, MD, IPC Clinical & Technical Hub & Task Force, WHO HQ - Presentation Slides Monitoring Facility Readiness for COVID-19 in non-US…

Triage of COVID-19 Patients: Operational Considerations and Practical Examples  Thursday, May 14, 2020

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Practical IPC Considerations in the Fight Against COVID-19, Fernanda Lessa, MD, MPH, CDC - Presentation Slides Operational Considerations for Triage of Suspected COVID-19 Patients in non-US Healthcare…

Food and Nutrition Essentials in COVID-19 - Focus on Africa Thursday, May 14

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Ben Embarek-COVID-19 Food safety concerns and virus origin Gertrude Avortri-Continuity of essential nutrition services in COVID-19 Joao Breda-Nutrition for infection prevention and the management of patients with mild infection John Appiah-…