{"id":60682,"date":"2023-10-18T11:46:14","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/?p=60682"},"modified":"2023-10-18T11:46:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:46:14","slug":"a-cry-for-infant-feeding-support-in-humanitarian-response-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/blog\/a-cry-for-infant-feeding-support-in-humanitarian-response-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"A Cry for Infant Feeding Support in Humanitarian Response Efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"

For decades, infant formula has been perceived as the easiest way for mothers to support their infants during times of crisis and emergency. But that\u2019s far from reality. Every mother\u2019s situation is different, and her needs and the needs of her infant can be nuanced and complex.<\/h4>\n

The war in Ukraine and other conflicts and emergencies have led to the deterioration of breastfeeding and nutrition practices, resulting in lasting health impacts.<\/p>\n

More than\u00a0247,000 babies were born to women living in Ukraine<\/a>\u00a0in the first nine months after Russia invaded the country, according to Save the Children. And children are bearing the brunt of the war, losing parents, experiencing\u00a0displacement<\/a>, missing school, being\u00a0injured<\/a>\u2014the list goes on. What is underreported or absent from coverage is the real need for nutrition support for mothers, their infants, and young children.<\/p>\n

The span of a thousand days, from pregnancy to a child\u2019s second birthday, lays the cornerstone for the years ahead. How well or poorly mothers and children are nourished and cared for during this critical period profoundly impacts a child\u2019s ability to grow, learn, and thrive. Within these initial thousand days, the groundwork for a child\u2019s lifelong well-being is established.<\/p>\n

Because research on breastfeeding in conflict zones is scarce, in September 2022,\u00a0FHI 360<\/a>\u00a0staff sought to better understand the health and nutrition needs of mothers and infants by interviewing 75 mothers and 12 lactation consultants, both in Ukraine and in relocation centers for displaced Ukrainians in Poland, about their experiences related to infant feeding. About one-third of the mothers said they had received no infant feeding support in Ukraine or Poland.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSuch support [is] sorely lacking,\u201d one refugee said. \u201cAll pregnant Ukrainian women found themselves in a situation where they had to give birth not where they had planned. Not with relatives, but in a foreign country, left alone. Either you can help yourself, or you can\u2019t. And in such a state, realizing you are a refugee, it was very difficult that we did not receive that support and correct consultation or advice, which were very necessary.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Nearly 70% of the women interviewed said the war directly affected their child-feeding practices. While they may have wanted to breastfeed or even started to do so, they could not find lactation support. Their fears and stress affected their milk supply, and without the right support, they stopped breastfeeding. As a result, the use of infant formula increased. And given the unstable conditions, these mothers do not have reliable supplies or ways to keep bottles clean.<\/p>\n

The use of infant formula is critical in times of fragility, such as in Ukraine; however, various factors \u2014 including cost, availability and safe preparation \u2014 make relying on formula donations a fraught way of sustaining infant health. Some mothers were also concerned about the quality of food they receive for their infants, but they have been unable to find or afford anything else.<\/p>\n

Lactation consultants and displacement center staff said they received an overwhelming supply of formula, which was distributed even to women who did not want or need it. In addition, clean water was not always available to prepare formula or to wash and sanitize bottles, and the brands of formula that were provided frequently changed.<\/p>\n

And there is another critical factor: Giving precedence to formula overlooks the valuable role of breastfeeding and breast milk.<\/p>\n

Globally endorsed evidence<\/a>\u00a0describes the vast and long-lasting positive effects of breastfeeding on children, their mothers, economies, and the environment. Breastfeeding provides infants with complete nutrition \u2014 no additional food or water is needed in the first six months.<\/p>\n

Armed with anecdotal evidence and firsthand interviews, we feel confident in saying the Ukraine war has only exacerbated the vulnerability that women and their infants experience \u2014 and that the humanitarian response is not adequately filling the gaps.<\/p>\n

As repercussions of the war continue to be felt, FHI 360 is calling on the humanitarian system \u2014 which includes donors, the United Nations, international and national agencies, government agencies engaged in the response, and civil society \u2014 to close the gaps in infant feeding support and to protect the health of women and their children by providing lactation support and ensuring access to safe and a nutritionally adequate diet for children ages 6 to 23 months.<\/p>\n

If the humanitarian system addresses infant feeding issues and promotes safe child-feeding practices, we will minimize the lifelong effects of displacement and war \u2014 not just in Ukraine but in all rapid-onset emergencies.<\/p>\n

This blog was originally published on Interaction.org<\/a>, and is republished here with permission.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Breastfeeding benefits not only the child but the mother and family also, as it is free of cost and reduces the risk of infection in newborns, enhances neurodevelopment, and reduces the risk of acquiring certain non-communicable illnesses in adulthood. 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Please visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/numbers\/\">Newborn Numbers<\/a>\u00a0page and download the Excel spreadsheet to explore the data further.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" css=\".vc_custom_1452696349804{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #f6f6f4 !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=\"More information\" color=\"custom\" accent_color=\"#cccccc\"][vc_row_inner equal_height=\"yes\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Human milk feeding and breastfeeding have immediate and long-term benefits for all babies, including the preterm and low birth weight. Feeding small and sick newborns is challenging because of immaturity or medical conditions that interfere with effective oral feeding. Moreover, small newborns are further affected by variation in the gut microbiome and increased risk for infections.<\/p>\n<p>They often need care in special or intensive care units, which commonly results in separation from their mothers, creating additional challenges to feeding. Care for small and sick newborns must include the promotion of safe and optimal use of human milk (with cup or nasogastric tube), and subsequent transition to breastfeeding, to achieve adequate gain weight and growth in these infants. Staff caring for these babies require specific knowledge and competencies, as well as sufficient supplies for feeding small and sick newborns.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have shown that Early Total Enteral Feeding (ETEF) is safe and decreases the incidence of infections, including necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), enhances cognitive development, reduces days on parental nutrition, and helps shorten the time to achieve full feeds. Own mother\u2019s milk is the first choice for such babies. Delayed initiation of and infrequent breastmilk feeding can affect the establishment of milk supply and result in decreased milk supply and unnecessary use of breast milk substitutes. If the small baby cannot suckle at the breast, it is important to express, starting with the colostrum within an hour of birth to support the onset of lactation. Such mothers should continue to express every 2-3 hours for eight or more sessions during the day, including at night for ensuring no disruption of lactation and milk supply. To achieve low risk of contamination of expressed breast milk, it is very important to ensure hygienic milk collection, storage, and handling practices.<\/p>\n<p>When own mother\u2019s milk is not available, WHO and UNICEF promote the use of pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) as the second option in preference to formulas. However, WHO has specified that, this \u201crecommendation (is) relevant for settings where safe and affordable milk-banking facilities are available or can be set up;\u201d The use of formulas as the next option requires counseling the mothers and families on their proper and clean preparation. The use of preterm formulas should only be recommended when the VLBW baby is not gaining weight on standard formula and if it can be afforded. For babies smaller than 1500gm, the WHO recommends adding vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, and iron supplements.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Key resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/infant-and-young-child-feeding\">WHO Infant Feeding Recommendations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.who.int\/media\/docs\/default-source\/nutritionlibrary\/breastfeeding\/unicef-who-capture-the-moment-eibf-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=587210cf_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Early Initiation of Breastfeeding to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\/question-and-answers-hub\/q-a-detail\/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-breastfeeding\">Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Breastfeeding Q&A (WHO)<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/commentaries\/detail\/breastfeeding-and-covid-19\">Scientific Brief\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Lancet Breastfeeding Series (2016)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.who.int\/maternal_child_adolescent\/topics\/child\/nutrition\/breastfeeding\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WHO Resources on Breastfeeding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/breastfeeding-advocacy-toolkit\/\">Breastfeeding Advocacy Toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/who-recommendations-for-care-of-the-preterm-or-low-birth-weight-infant\/\">WHO recommendations for care of the preterm or low-birth-weight infant (2022)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","post_title":"Breastfeeding and feeding of small and sick newborns","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"breastfeeding-and-feeding-of-small-and-sick-newborns","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-11-21 12:34:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-21 17:34:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/?post_type=issue&p=132","menu_order":0,"post_type":"issue","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":133,"post_author":"7211","post_date":"2015-10-21 15:20:35","post_date_gmt":"2015-10-21 15:20:35","post_content":"<p>[vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" css=\".vc_custom_1453403441710{margin-top: -60px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"1\/2\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Many countries experiencing humanitarian crises, including civil conflict, recurring natural disasters, or both, also have severe newborn and maternal mortality. For countries already burdened with poor maternal and newborn health outcomes, emergencies exacerbate existing challenges.<\/h2>\n<p>Population movements, insecurity, increased burden on health systems, poor or damaged infrastructure and limited availability of qualified health workers can restrict access to quality care. Recent analyses have indicated that roughly 60% of maternal deaths and 45% of newborn deaths occur in countries affected by a humanitarian\u00a0 crisis or fragile conditions. The highest rates of stillbirth occur in conflict and emergency settings. Further studies and efforts to improve measurements are encouraged in order to better track progress and increase accountability.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1\/2\" el_class=\"issue-stats\"][vc_row_inner content_placement=\"middle\"][vc_column_inner el_class=\"text-red\" width=\"1\/3\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"ticker\">29<\/span>m<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1655835486516{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}\"]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">babies were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/13-01-2021-early-childhood-development-in-conflict-affected-countries-is-key-to-life-long-health-wellbeing-and-prosperity-says-who-and-partners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">born into conflict-affected areas<\/a> in 2018<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner content_placement=\"middle\"][vc_column_inner el_class=\"text-yellow\" width=\"1\/3\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"ticker\">500<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1655835996933{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}\"]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unfpa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/pub-pdf\/UNFPA_HumanitAction_2019_PDF_Online_Version_16_Jan_2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">number of women and girls who die <\/a>from complications due to pregnancy and childbirth every day in countries facing humanitarian and fragile contexts<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner content_placement=\"middle\"][vc_column_inner el_class=\"text-blue\" width=\"1\/3\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"ticker\">40<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1655836784867{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}\"]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unhcr.org\/refugee-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">percentage of refugees<\/a> who are children<br \/>\nunder the age of 18<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner content_placement=\"middle\"][vc_column_inner el_class=\"text-green\" width=\"1\/3\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"ticker\">45<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text css=\".vc_custom_1576100716179{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}\"]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unfpa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/pub-pdf\/Humanitarian_2017_Overview-Final_updated-11_Jan_2017_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">percentage of newborn deaths<\/a> occurring in countries affected by humanitarian crises and fragility<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">All data on this page represents the most recent data available, unless otherwise noted. Please visit our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/numbers\/\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Newborn Numbers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">\u00a0page and download the Excel spreadsheet to explore the data further.<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=\"stretch_row\" css=\".vc_custom_1452696349804{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #f6f6f4 !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Newborn Health in Humanitarian Settings Field Guide<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/newborn-health-humanitarian-settings-field-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English\u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/newborn-health-in-humanitarian-settings-field-guide-french\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fran\u00e7ais<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/newborn-health-in-humanitarian-settings-field-guide-spanish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Espa\u00f1ol\u00a0<\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/newbornfieldguide.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web portal (2022)<\/a>*<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>*The web portal brings together essential guidance and tools that healthcare providers will find useful in designing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating newborn health services within humanitarian settings.<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/arabic-newborn-health-humanitarian-settings-field-guide\/\">\u0639\u0631\u0628\u0649<\/a><b><\/b><i><\/i><u><\/u><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Manual: Newborn Care Supply Kits for Humanitarian Settings<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/manual-newborn-care-supply-kits-for-humanitarian-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">English<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Global Commitments<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/a-declaration-to-accelerate-newborn-health-in-humanitarian-settings\/\">A Declaration to Accelerate Newborn Health in Humanitarian Settings (2019)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/newbornroadmap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roadmap to Accelerate Progress for Every Newborn in Humanitarian Settings 2020-2024<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/surviving-day-one-caring-for-mothers-and-newborns-in-humanitarian-emergencies-on-the-day-of-childbirth\/\">\u00a0Surviving Day One: Caring for Mothers and Newborns in Humanitarian Emergencies on the Day of Childbirth<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=\"More on Newborn Health in Emergencies\" color=\"custom\" accent_color=\"#cccccc\"][vc_row_inner equal_height=\"yes\"][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">It is no coincidence that countries affected by humanitarian crises and conflict are the riskiest for mothers and babies. Access to essential services before, during, and after pregnancy in these settings is severely restricted. As the number of people affected by conflict, natural disasters, and other emergencies increases, the gap between needs and resources is growing. There is a growing demand from responders and governments to provide for the most vulnerable groups. When a baby is born in an emergency setting, the number of risks that are encountered in the first days of life may seem insurmountable \u2014 but even in these precarious situations, many of the deaths that occur around the time of birth are preventable. We can do something to help.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=\"1\/2\"][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Calibri;\">The global health cluster that is led by the World Health Organization has agreed on and recently revised the <a href=\"https:\/\/iawg.net\/resources\/misp-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minimum Initial Service Package<\/a> for reproductive health in crisis situations. The <a href=\"https:\/\/iawgfieldmanual.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inter-Agency Field Manual and MISP reference sheet<\/a> are also available. Recognizing the gap for newborns, an inter-agency group of stakeholders and UN agencies developed additional evidence and guidelines, and coordinate advocacy for newborn health in humanitarian emergencies. They aim to galvanize efforts to ensure that life-saving care is available even in the most difficult of circumstances.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=\"Additional Resources\"][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/toolkit\/\">Newborn Health in Humanitarian Settings: Implementation Toolkit <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/resource\/newborn-health-resources-trainings-and-tools-for-improving-newborn-health-in-humanitarian-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Newborn Health Resources: Trainings and Tools for Improving Newborn Health in Humanitarian Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/conflictandhealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1752-1505-8-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neonatal survival in complex humanitarian emergencies: setting an evidence-based research agenda<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3488319\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neonatal survival interventions in humanitarian emergencies: a survey of current practices and programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","post_title":"Newborn Health in Emergencies","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"emergencies","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-08-02 15:18:08","post_modified_gmt":"2023-08-02 19:18:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/?post_type=issue&p=133","menu_order":0,"post_type":"issue","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"regions":[{"ID":246,"post_author":"7211","post_date":"2015-10-21 22:09:55","post_date_gmt":"2015-10-21 22:09:55","post_content":"","post_title":"Europe","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"europe","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2016-02-11 21:52:48","post_modified_gmt":"2016-02-11 21:52:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/?post_type=region&p=246","menu_order":0,"post_type":"region","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"countries":[],"about_the_author":"<p><em><strong>Alessandro Iellamo<\/strong>\u00a0is the senior emergency nutrition adviser for FHI 360 supporting and a maternal, infant and young child nutrition specialist. He has extensive expertise in nutrition and infant and young child feeding policies and practices, particularly in emergencies, the WHO International Code, BFHI, the Operational Guidance for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies and other global tools.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Nadra Franklin, PhD, MPH<\/strong>\u00a0serves as the managing director of FHI Solutions. Franklin has more than 30 years of international development experience and has worked at FHI 360 since 1999. Prior to joining FHI 360, Franklin led the U.S. Agency for International Development\u2019s global Micronutrient and Child Blindness Project and was acting director of the Center for Nutrition.<\/em><\/p>\n","author_image":false,"external_link":"","why_feature":"","submitter_email":"","writein_authors_repeater":false},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60682"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7211"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60682"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60682\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60684"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60682"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60682"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthynewbornnetwork.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60682"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}