Taguig mothers donate breast milk for Taal evacuees

Over 400 mothers in Taguig donated breast milk for infants affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.

The donation in Taguig City occurred on Thursday, January 23, amidst calls for aid for over 140,000 evacuees.

Quezon City had previously committed to donating 40 bottles of pasteurized human milk, with an additional 200 bottles on standby for infant evacuees in Batangas.

The Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Science and Technology advised the public to donate only breast milk, not formula milk, to prevent diarrhea due to potential lack of clean water in evacuation centers.

The DOH has deployed support groups to assist distressed mothers and encourage breastfeeding, as post-traumatic stress can hinder it.

Infant formula milk is considered a last resort and must be centrally prepared by health and nutrition workers if no breast milk or wet nurses are available.