Yes, there is plenty that is not good happening in both Myanmar and China. I have however, heard from a couple of aid agencies that are working on doing breastfeeding support and education on the risks of other milks in Myanmar. I have also been forwarded a request from an NGO that is looking for an infant feeding specialist to support their emergency program in Myanmar for a few weeks to a few month. They are going to be setting up a counseling program. If anyone here is interested or knows of someone who is please email me.
Karleen Gribble
Australia

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Janice Reynolds 
  To: 'Lactation Information and Discussion' ; 'Karleen Gribble' 
  Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 4:05 AM
  Subject: Milk powder & diapers greatly needed in quake-hit areas


  Milk powder & diapers greatly needed in quake-hit areas



  http://www.china.org.cn/china/wenchuan_earthquake/2008-05/19/content_15343805.htm

  By Pang Li

  "Presently milk powder is not available here and the relief food is not suitable for my little boy. I cannot get water to wash him, nor diapers to change him. My baby is suffering!" Su Bangqiong, an earthquake victim from the epicenter town of Yingxiu cried while holding her nine-month old child. "If the situation goes on like this, my child is going to die," she said, beseeching others for help.

  Many infants are experiencing similar suffering in quake-hit areas around Sichuan Province. Due to the food shortages, many nursing mothers there cannot produce enough breast milk. Meanwhile, baby food, like milk powder, is rarely available. Many infants are suffering from hunger. 

   (see link for full article)

   (China.org.cn May 19, 2008)



  Janice Reynolds

  Saskatchewan, Canada



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