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Make Your Hospital Breastmilk Smart 
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Transforming Healthcare with In-Hospital Human Milk Banks
The Make Your Hospital Breastmilk Smart programme is about more than compliance - it’s about compassion.

We work hand in hand with South Africa’s National Department of Health (DOH) to make sure every in-hospital milk bank is a safe, trusted place where fragile newborns can receive the nourishment they need.

By bringing donor milk closer to the babies who depend on it, we shorten the wait, save precious time, and give more infants a fighting chance at life.
Programme Mission and Goals 
Mission Statement
Ensure compliance of human milk-banking facilities with national regulations. 
Programme Goal
Re-establish and support in-hospital human milk banks while raising awareness of the importance of breastfeeding. 
The SoSAFE "Breastmilk-in-a-Box" Initiative
The SoSAFE Breastmilk-in-a-Box Initiative is a comprehensive solution designed to address the challenges of breastmilk safety and accessibility in low-resource settings.

This innovative initiative incorporates a range of technologies and strategies to ensure that donor breastmilk reaches vulnerable infants safely and efficiently. 
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Key Components
Affordable and
Accessible
Our SoSAFE pasteurisers are lovingly designed to be not just cost-effective, but life-changing. These compassionate facilities enable communities to safely process donated breastmilk, creating a protective shield against harmful pathogens while preserving every vital nutrient that helps babies thrive.
Rapid Testing
Technology
Ongoing research and development have resulted in cutting-edge testing methods that allow for faster, more reliable screening of donor milk. These innovations ensure timely distribution without compromising safety.
SOStainer Mobile
Clinics
This versatile, solar-powered mobile solution brings healthcare directly to underserved communities. In addition to donor milk pasteurisation and distribution, SOStainer clinics provide vital maternal and child health services, including immunisations, nutrition support, and HIV testing.
Benefits of "Breastmilk-in-a-Box"
The SoSAFE initiative exemplifies SABR’s commitment to community-based healthcare. By combining affordability, efficiency, and innovation, the initiative
Ensures that donor breastmilk remains a viable option even in low-resource environments.

Bridges gaps in neonatal care by expanding access to life-saving nutrition for infants.

Supports healthcare facilities in meeting regulatory and quality standards for human milk banking.
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Scaling and
Impact
With its scalable design, the "Breastmilk-in-a-Box" initiative can be adapted to various healthcare settings across South Africa and beyond.

By integrating these solutions into the Make Your Hospital Breastmilk Smart programme, SABR enhances its capacity to support hospitals, breastfeeding mothers, and pre-term infants nationwide.
Programme Mission and Goals

Mission Statement

Deliver pasteurised, donated breastmilk to in-hospital patients and equitably redistribute DBM to infants in public healthcare facilities. 

Programme Goal

Provide fair and reliable access to donor breastmilk for both private and public-sector patients, ensuring critical early nutrition for pre-term and at-risk infants. 

Take the Next
Step

Bring SoSAFE to your facility and set a new standard in breastmilk safety.

Ready to Learn More?

Email us at SoSafe@sabr.org.za to explore implementation options, pricing details, and how SoSAFE fits into your existing infrastructure.