Health Policy

Why milk banks in emergencies must plan like blood banks

As more families depend on human milk banks to meet the vital health and nutritional needs of babies, these facilities should implement emergency response plans, similar to those in blood and tissue banks and other critical medical services. Human milk…

As more families depend on human milk banks to meet the vital health and nutritional needs of babies, these facilities should implement emergency response plans, similar to those in blood and tissue banks and other critical medical services. Human milk is a lifesaving resource for preterm, low-birth-weight, and critically ill infants, with the World Health Organization recommending pasteurized donor milk for babies who are unable to receive their …

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Why milk banks in emergencies must plan like blood banks