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• Breastfeeding key to saving children’s lives

  30 July 2010 -- Malnutrition is responsible for one-third of the 8.8 million deaths annually among children under five. Breastfeeding is a key to improve infant and young child nutrition. The "Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding" ensure right start for every infant and the necessary support for mothers to breastfeed.

• WHO and the International Olympic Committee sign agreement to improve healthy lifestyles

  21 July 2010 -- In addition to promoting healthy lifestyle choices the agreement aims to support physical activity, sports for all, Tobacco Free Olympic Games, and the prevention of childhood obesity.

• WHO announces new approaches to HIV prevention and treatment among children

  20 July 2010 -- WHO has made new recommendations with the objective of reducing and eventually eliminating new HIV infections in children. To reduce the number of infants that are infected with HIV each year, WHO recommends that all women with HIV receive antiretroviral drugs to protect against transmission during pregnancy, delivery or breastfeeding.

• More than five million people receiving HIV treatment

  19 July 2010 -- WHO estimates that 1.2 million more people received HIV treatment in 2009 than in 2008. In addition HIV-related mortality can be reduced by 20% in the next five years if guidelines for early treatment are put into action.

• International experts limit melamine levels in food

  6 July 2010 -- The maximum amount of melamine allowed in powdered infant formula is 1 mg/kg according to new rulings from the UN's food standards body, Codex Alimentarius Commission. The Commission also issued new guidance for hygienic measures for safer fresh salads and seafood.