WBTi Global Secretariate

IBFAN's Flagship Program that globally tracks policy & program indicators on breastfeeding-IYCF based on WHO's Global Strategy for Infant & Young Child Feeding

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

Historic moment in UK Parliament: On July 1 ,2025 @JessBFullerLD’s debate on infant feeding urged a national strategy. Govt finally acknowledged England’s low WBTi score. Highlighting that stronger early-year support is vital for future health. https://t.co/iTipD9tH2V
@wbtiuk

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

WBTi India 6th report findings being shared with policy makers 👏 #wbti #breastfeeding #infantfeeding #emergencies

[BPNI @bpniindia]

BPNI team met the Honourable Secretary, National Disasters Management Authority (NDMA) Mr.Manish Bhardwaj ,IAS to share the findings-recommendations of the WBTi India’s 6th report on infant feeding during emergencies indicator. We are grateful to @ndmaindia for this opportunity.

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

WBTi Global Secretariat successfully conducted two days online training of WBTi Tools and Assessment process for Mongolia and Republic of Korea ( East Asia Region) on 18-19 Sep 2025

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

@UNICEF @ffsesay Fatmata Sesay presented the Global Breastfeeding Collective (GBC) scorecard and shared the progress in breastfeeding rates globally.

Initiation of #Breastfeeding is 46% whereas the global target is 70%
@Moveribfan @ibfanglobal @bpniindia @WHO

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

The esteem panel at the WBTi webinar organised by GBC shared their progress stories based on WBTi assessment and action over the years with repeat assessment. WBTi galvanises policy action to protect , support and promote breastfeeding. 🤱 WBTi is @ibfanglobal flagship program!!

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

WBTi was showcased and discussed at this latest webinar organised by the Global #Breastfeeding Collective (GBC) on 3 July’25. @Moveribfan presented the process of WBTi assessment. It was attended by 280+ participants across the globe. @bpniindia @ibfanglobal @WHO @UNICEF

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

*Invitation*
Join GBC for a new webinar:

~From Assessment to Action~

Using WBTi to Strengthen Breastfeeding Policies & Programs.WBTi methodology will be presented by BPNI-IBFAN (WBTi Global Secretariat)

🗓 July 3 | 9–10:30 AM (NY)
Register Here:
https://t.co/LDJFVNDvZl

[BPNI @bpniindia]

BPNI wishes everyone a happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous new year 2025!

Let’s pledge to create and demand for breastfeeding friendly hospitals this year for every mother and newborn in India.
🇮🇳 🤱 🏥
# breastfeedingsupport #NewYear2025

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

WBTi Global Secretariat conducted the online training of 4 South Asian countries (Bangladesh, Nepal,Afghanistan & Bhutan) today (30th Nov 2024 ) with @UNICEF and @WHO to policy & programme. All 4 countries committed to conduct their next WBTi assessment between 2025-2026!

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

According to reports from UNICEF and WHO , early initiation of breastfeeding could prevent approximately 20-22% of newborn deaths. This estimate underscores the importance of breastfeeding support! Every maternity hospital must become #breastfeedingfriendlyhospitals @WHOSEARO

[BPNI @bpniindia]

Young generation is demanding for breastfeeding friendly hospitals 🏥 for saving infants. Hospitals must start monitoring early breastfeeding rates & provide practical support to mothers. This can prevent 100,000 infants deaths annually in India!
#BreastfeedingFriendlyHospitals

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

Truly inspiring story ! #NadaHafez

[BPNI @bpniindia]

We congratulate #NadaHafez, an Egyptian 🇪🇬 pathologist and Olympian for reaching Round of 16 in fencing @Olympics . This was special because she was 7 months pregnant at the time. This is an inspiring story of courage, strength and perseverance! #pregnancy #pregnantlife #egypt

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

Join in on 7th August ! Register now!

[BPNI @bpniindia]

This #WBW2024 join us in this webinar!!
In collaboration with @fogsiofficial & @Nnfindia1

Theme: Closing the Gap- Breastfeeding Support for All Women Giving Birth in Maternity Hospitals in India , Both Public &Private Sector.

Click here to register!
https://t.co/mKlleHrvtI

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

Please register! #WBW2024

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

@pattirundall speaking at the #WHA77 as IBFAN ! More power to @ibfanglobal

[IBFAN @ibfanglobal]

#WHA77 - IBFAN is participating in the 77 WHA meeting in Geneva this week.

🗣 Patti Rundall (IBFAN), 28/05/2024

🔍 Learn more at https://t.co/Elig24RvuD

#IBFAN #BMA #BabyMilkAction #ProtectingBreastfeeding #Code #WHA #DigitalMarketing 🌐🤱

[BPNI @bpniindia]

Commercial processing and selling of human milk is not permitted by FSS Act any such activity must be immediately stopped- FSSAI 24 May 2024
Some good news from @fssai 👏 #humanmilk #breastmilk

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

@Moveribfan gave a presentation on World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi) at the Global Breastfeeding Collective yesterday. Monitoring policy and programme on Breastfeeding is one of the 7 asks of GBC to improve Breastfeeding practices @UNICEF @WHO #WBTi #breastfeeding

[UNICEF Ireland @unicefireland]

We are delighted to join Dr Liz O'Sullivan of @WeAreTUDublin & experts @cuidiu @FriendsofBF @LaLecheIreland @HSELive the Association of Lactation Consultants Ireland, Baby Feeding Law Group Ireland @BainneBeatha GP, Obstetrics & Gynaecology to launch Ireland's first WBTi report.

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

Ireland score 56/100 on breastfeeding policy and programs indicators in the World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi) Assessment 2023. Download the report here! #breastfeeding #WBTi @unicefireland @UNICEF @WHO https://t.co/jynCRh4G5x

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

28 Nov'23 : Grainne Moloney - Senior Nutrition Advisor - UNICEF shares the global breastfeeding rates and the 2030 targets during the WBTi Ireland Assessment Report . #WBTi #breastfeeding @WHO @unicefireland @Moveribfan @LizOSullivanPhD #GlobalBreastfeedingCollective

[WBTi Global Secretariate @WBTiGlobalSec]

Congratulations to WBTi Ireland Assessment Core Group members and partners for the amazing team work! #WBTi #breastfeeding @LizOSullivanPhD @unicefireland @Moveribfan