The project also plans to increase public awareness of immunization and promote child registration through a media campaign and community based activities. This would help make immunizing Mongolia's children more sustainable through local supply of vaccine. These innovations could help further reduce under five and infant mortality, but only if sufficient funding is available. Mongolian Babies Thrive on Breastmilk Breastfeeding is an important part of Mongolian tradition, even in modern times. One of the key components of this project is the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, which certifies hospitals that promote breastfeeding and other healthy practices.
Mothers continue to breastfeed with complementary food until age one.
Another survey will determine the current use of complementary feeding with breast milk in order to make proposals to industry on packaging appropriate baby foods. On her behalf, I will let you know that Ms. Bellamy is still enthusiastic about supporting the programme in Mongolia and coming later from July 24th to the 28th. I hope we can continue the energy to make this visit a success. June will be a very busy month with our regular audit exercise, which is designed to improve the overall functioning of the office. The findings of this audit will help us prepare for September's Mid-Term Review, conducted by the Government of Mongolia.