Publications

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Implementation guidance on the management of wasting and nutritional oedema (acute malnutrition) in infants and children aged under 5 years in inpatient and outpatient settings

This implementation guidance supports governments and implementing organizations in adapting and adopting recommendations and good practice statements...

Implementation guidance on donor human milk banking

When mother’s own milk is not available, WHO recommends donor human milk for feeding preterm or low-birth-weight infants, preferably supplied through...

Strategic framework to guide health and nutrition actions in response to increased malnutrition and health risks during food crises

The role and added value of the health sector during food crises are crucial in addressing the relationship between poor nutrition, disease and mortality...

Publication cover_Standards for donor human milk banking

This document presents the World Health Organization’s global standards for donor human milk banking, developed to ensure the safety, quality and...