1. Country Plan of Action Sri Lanka

2. Indicator200920102011 Policy and programs promotion campaign for EBF for 6 months.. KAP study on policy research preparation of promotive materials Policy research on code. Give priority to infant & maternal health in national plans of the sectorsGaps to be identified WBW 2009 Sensitization of media on the WBW issues 2009 Actions to be taken for issued based advocacy. continuation of advocacy programs at various level Formulate futuristic action plans based on the declaration. Development of IEC for the media South Asia Breastfeeding Forum-5 in Sri Lanka

3. Indicator200920102011 BFHI State sector initiative taken to expansion of BFHI Expansion to be continued to urban hospital in the districts Monitoring and Evaluation of BFHI system Review and Strengthen the existing BFHI. Training to be continued Health workers to be trained on BFHI Health Ministry to mainstream the BFHI in their policy

4. Indicator200920102011 BFHI The same provision as the govt. sectors to be extended to the private sector. Legalize the Maternity and paternity benefits 24 weeks maternity leave for exclusive BF Increase paternity leave for 14 days for both govt. and private sectors NGO/CBO involvement for the informal sectors Expansion of maternity benefits to the estate sector Special provision based on the best practices of South Asia countries Displaced mothers (IDP camps) or mother with special needs. Formulation and strengthen FSGS to promote maternity protection

5. Indicator200920102011 The code/legislation Joint action program for monitoring with the commencement of watch groups with the participation of CBO leaders People’s joint action for M&E for the implementation of the code. Continuation of M&E from grassroots level to provincial level. Preparation of informative materials on government legislature Legal awareness program on SL code

6. Indicator200920102011 Health and Nutrition system Strengthen the skill training Strengthen family based advocacy Program to reduce malnutrition among Infant and pregnant mothers. Support ……………system to improve home garden and indigenous food with the assistance of NGO/CBO Sensitization campaign specially at the grassroots level In service training program for Government and NGO/CBO

7. Indicator200920102011 Mother support and Community out reach Formulation of mother and father support groups at grassroots level for community out reach Introduce support system to village level.Conti… of the works Implement awareness program under the guidance of MoH, community level family health affairs Health clinics for the mothers with special needs. Eg single mothers, displaced mothers Trends study to review the progress of 2009-2010 Support system at the community level for pregnant and lactating mothers

8. Indicator200920102011 Information support Collective support net work to disseminate scientific information relating to IYCF KAP study for identification at attitudinal changes among general public towards IYCF Remedial measures on actions to be taken Media………………workshop to formulate alternative media to promote, protect and support EBF Policy research on media advocacy Simple message to publish through leaflets, posters and booklets

9. Indicator200920102011 Infant feeding and HIV National policy to be formulated by the ministry Research in the field of HIV feeding and infant feeding Sensitize and awareness creation of HIV transmission and breastfeeding risks Strengthen actions accordingly Learn from other countries in the region Good principles std. to be followed irrespective of HIV situation Voluntary and confidential counseling be the NGO/CBO Information dissemination to HIV positive mothers

10. Indicator200920102011 Curricula prepared by MoH, approved and regulations drafted. Prevent donation of BMS and provide milk National conference for mediators/helpers involved in disaster management infant feeding and maternal health Protect BF during emergencies. Encourage and support mothers to continue BF Encourage wet nursing Provide safe ………..pregnant and lactating women to help reduce stress Ensure availability and use of age Appropriate complementary foods and supplements with local food supplements Wet nurse within community for orphan Restore BF. Increase frequency of feeds and ensuring emptying of breast Relactation support Infant Feeding During emergencies Replacement feeding in exceptional Circumstances. Orphan –wet nursing ……….possible. Children separated from mother, sick mothers. HIV positive mothers who choice not to breastfeed.

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