PHA-Exchange> Nestle Supports Right to Food ? (4)

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From: "Vandana Prasad" <chaukhat at yahoo.com>

> dear friends,
> Unicef had circulated a draft ( along with WHO) on
> exclusive breast feeding and infant feeding ( would be
> available from Ibfan ) which specifically provided
> space for milk food substitutes in its policy. some of
> us had objected.
> now, india's proposed national plan of action for
> children also has a statement like 'ensure the proper
> use of milk food substitutes' and we have objected
> again. the policy should focus on the norm not the
> exception.
> Nestle holds symposia for doctors regularly on
> nutrition in expensive 5 star hotels.
> I suggest we are watchful and let them know we watch
> and object as and when. while their rhetoric is
> 'correct' - let them be but catch them as soon as they
> step off line.
> regards
> Vandana prasad
> pediatrician, participant jan swasthya abhiyan ( pha india)
>