Kenya Baby-friendly Community Initiative
Implementation Guidelines
The BFCI implementation guidelines are designed to help the government and development partners to improve maternal infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) practices through implementation of activities at community level. This include; promotion, protection and support of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, care, support and follow up for pregnant and lactating women, defining the roles and responsibilities of partners in promoting appropriate MIYCN practices and providing guidance on how to sustain baby friendly supportive environment at community level. The guidelines are intended for use by health managers, health care workers, implementing partners, community workers, training institutions and NGOs in all their efforts to promote optimal health.
Organization
Kenya Ministry of Health
Publication date
2016
Language
English
