I see so many reports about the need for infant formula in Gaza and so many reports about mothers not being able to breastfeed. The picture linked below is distressing, it is so unnecessary. Why in a place where the situation is often so bad are breastfeeding rates so low??? It doesn't make any sense to me.
Karleen Gribble
Australia



http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8154275.stm

      In pictures: Gaza six months on
      BBC News - UK
      Many children in Gaza suffer from anaemia, mainly due to iron deficiency. This child, Yehia Alhassani, is 14 months old. His mother's breast milk has dried up and the family cannot afford to buy proper infant formula...
     

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