publication / July 19, 2024
Promotion of Baby-Friendly Health Centres (BFHC)
Between the '90s and early 2000s, Cambodia showed impressive achievement in the percentage of children in Cambodia exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months; however, it later decreased from 74% in 2010 to 51% in 2021 (CDHS). In addition, the country registered low rates of early breastfeeding initiation, with only 54% of new-borns breastfed within 1 hour of birth, even though 98.7% of the births are delivered by skilled birth attendants in Cambodia according to the Cambodia Demographic Health Survey 2021-2022.
publication / August 1, 2024
Ensuring Children's Rights to Healthy Diets: The role of mandatory food regulation in creating healthy food environments
World Vision advocates for comprehensive mandatory food regulations and government standards for private sector engagement to create healthier food environments and diets for all children.
publication / July 25, 2024
Promotion of Baby-Friendly Health Centres (BFHC)
Between the '90s and early 2000s, Cambodia showed impressive achievement in the percentage of children in Cambodia exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months; however, it later decreased from 74% in 2010 to 51% in 2021. In addition, the country registered low rates of early breastfeeding initiation, with only 54% of new-borns breastfed within 1 hour of birth, even though 98.7% of the births are delivered by skilled birth attendants in Cambodia according to the Cambodia Demographic Health Survey (CDHS) 2021-2022.
article / August 9, 2024
A surprising yet simple way to boost Cambodia’s economic growth? Breastfeeding.
Maternity leave is only three months at 50% pay, making it difficult for mothers to continue breastfeeding exclusively for the recommended six-month period. Efforts to extend maternity leave to six months at 100% pay have been...
article / August 9, 2024
The Sound of Hope: A Portable Ultrasound Brings Vital Care to West Bank’s Most Vulnerable
Improving access to quality maternal and child health care in local clinics has been a priority for World Vision’s emergency response to the Middle East Crisis in the West Bank. In just 10 months, we have rehabilitated and/or equipped 39 health clinics, directly benefitting more than 20,000 people with close to US$600,000 in essential materials, including eight mobile ultrasound machines. In the coming months, we will distribute 18 more ultrasound machines and additional emergency obstetric care supplies to clinics in vulnerable communities. As the need grows, World Vision has already supported over 155 villages. Your support can help us reach even more families with basic health care essentials.