UzLiDeP discusses the draft law “On nutrition of newborns and children”

26.04.2019, 16:57

UzLiDeP discusses the draft law “On nutrition of newborns and children”

A roundtable discussion on this topic was organized by the department for working with women of the executive committee of the political council of UzLiDeP in cooperation with the faction of the party in the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis.

The event presented information on the work implemented for protecting mothers and children, the results achieved and plans for the future.

The draft law “On nutrition of newborns and children” was discussed, which is developed within the framework of implementation of the program of activities for the implementation of the Health System Development Concept of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2019-2021, approved by the decree of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev “On comprehensive measures for fundamentally improving the healthcare system of the Republic of Uzbekistan” of December 7, 2018.

According to the World Health Organization, the incidence rate among newborns fed on breast milk decreases 2.5 times.

Participants of the event noted that the priority aspects of the draft law are to streamline relations in protection and promotion of the nutrition of newborns and children, including breastfeeding, as well as definition of requirements for children's food in Uzbekistan.

Press Service of UzLiDeP

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