On March 21, 2024, ProPublica published a scathing story about the U.S. interference of the protection, support and promotion of breastfeeding and of the WHO Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.
Government documents obtained by ProPublica show a stark rift between trade and health officials over international efforts to regulate toddler milk. The records provide a rare, candid glimpse into U.S. policymaking around children’s health.
The full story can be read here.