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How applicable are the 2010 WHO guidelines for infant feeding in the context of HIV in low-income countries like Uganda?
The 2010 WHO principles and recommendations not differing greatly from the previous ones are applicable to low-income countries which hold majority of the HIV infected mothers and infants for who feeding choices in light of their status may be a predicament; the scenarios and conditions considered in these guidelines are a reality in these low-income countries. The guidelines are however flexible enough to cater for those not affected by the dilemma of making a choice and are able to either do away with breastfeeding altogether or afford supplementation with formula feeds and also those that choose to breast feed but can access antiretroviral therapy.
