A new report from WHO, UNICEF and the International Baby Food Action Network on the implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes (the Code) highlights progress made globally in applying the Code. Since 1981, the Code has sought to protect and promote breast-feeding globally.
Indonesia has in recent years improved the rate of exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of a child’s life, from 52% in 2017 to 55.5% in 2023. This will be accelerated by Government Regulation no. 28, which came into effect in July 2024. The new regulation places additional restrictions on the marketing and promotion of breast-milk substitutes and aims to support breastfeeding within health facilities, where currently just 27% of newborns receive breast-milk within the first hour of life.
WHO is committed to supporting the Ministry of Health to integrate breastfeeding assistance into all maternal and neonatal care facilities, to fully implement Government Regulation no. 28, and to ensure that every child receives the best start to life possible.
Download the report here.