General Nutrition Information

WFP works in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and other partners to direct efforts to the promotion, protection, and support of optimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) interventions.

Following the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for exclusive breastfeeding until the age of 6 months (only breast milk with no other foods or liquids) and abiding by Law 47/2008 which legislates the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes prohibits the distribution of BMS, WFP does not distribute any Infant Formula Milk and does not recommend the use of breastmilk substitutes to avoid any type of safety concern related to the use of unclean water or feeding bottles

After 6 months, infants should receive nutritious complementary foods along with continued breastfeeding up to two years of age or beyond for optimal infant health and development.

The Infant and Mother Department at the Ministry of Public Health provides free of charge services for mothers in need of support for breastfeeding. Please refer to the IYCF Hotline for further information.

WhatsApp: 70-231739

Telegram: 81-023200

Calls: 04-727500 & 70-231739

Multiple Micronutrient Powders (MNPs) for young children and Multiple Micronutrient Supplements for Pregnant Lactating Women:

Due to increased needs of micronutrients during pregnancy and breastfeeding period together with the limited availability of nutrients and fortified foods, pregnant women might be at risk for maternal nutritional deficiencies. Children aged 6 - 23 months living in vulnerable conditions can also be at risk of inadequate intake of diverse foods.

WFP does not provide any type of supplements. However, children under 5, and adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women can receive supplements at all Primary Health Care Centres for free based on their needs. Please refer to your nearest primary healthcare center for more information.