Government-funded programmes and services for vulnerable - Unicef

Department of Health
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feeding option;
complementary foods
and when and how to
introduce them;
solids after six months;
every child visit to the
health facility;
made available to the
public free of charge;
receive vitamin A
supplementation;
be educated on
appropriate childcare
practices.
Follow-up support for
breastfeeding mothers
who are HIV negative
or of unknown status
given to mothers to
exclusively breastfeed
up to six months
and to continue
breastfeeding up to two
years, in combination
with appropriate,
nutrient dense and
easily ingested foods.
Follow-up support
of HIV+ women who
choose exclusive
breastfeeding
must be offered
to HIV-infected
women choosing to
breastfeed.
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