Conclusions
The removal of free formula milk through the PMTCT
programme following 10 years of provision is a major health
policy change in South Africa. There is an urgent need for a
well-developed and cleAcknowledgements
The authors would like to acknowledge the support of Ms
Vuyolwethu Magasana and Ms Sandile Madinane in data
collection; and Mrs Sithembiso Mkwananzi for research administration.
We thank all participants for giving of their time
for these interviews and discussionsr communication strategy articulating
the reasons for the change and to support the renewed
promotion of breastfeeding. With a supportive environment
and one national infant feeding strategy, South Africa has an
opportunity to reverse years of poor infant feeding practices and
to improve the health of all children in the country