Structure | Solution |
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Health facilities | - Integrate breastfeeding messages in health education, antenatal, maternity, postnatal and outreach services - Train and supervise peer counsellors |
Village heath teams | - Ministry of Health Structure, available in most districts - Already involved in maternal and child health |
The media (radio and newspapers) | - Dissemination of information on breastfeeding - Opportunity to correct misconceptions |
Role models | - Use of influential and respected community members to promote EBF |
Existing peer counsellors in Mbale | - Knowledgeable and can provide opportunity for learning |
Community and faith-based groups | - Breastfeeding promotion in existing membership of women/mothers - Widespread and trusted |
Professional associations | - Uganda Paediatric Association, Nurses and Midwives Association with country-wide reach - Technical expertise spread throughout the country |