New panel discussion, free to watch on LactaHub

'Strengthening Breastfeeding Systems: Supporting Mothers from Hospital to Community' is presented by public health and nursing leaders from Indonesia and Thailand. 

The panel convened at the 56th Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference (APACPH 2025) at Mae Fah Luang University to explore how integrated, culturally responsive, and evidence-informed strategies can strengthen breastfeeding practices across Southeast Asia.

The panel was chaired by was chaired by Dr. Sutantri of Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Covered are these topics:

• 'The role of trained counselors in advancing breastfeeding in Indonesia', by Dr. Areta Idarto, Universitas Ciputra, Indonesia.
  
  
• 'The first 1,000 days: Exclusive breastfeeding and integrated child health monitoring in nursing practice', by Dr. Ferika Indarwati, Muhammadiyah, University of Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  
  
• 'Thailand’s integrated public health strategy for breastfeeding interventions', by Dr. Saraiorn Thonginnetra, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Thailand.
  
  

Watch the free recording here on LactaHub.

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