Why Is It So Important to Give Free Samples of Baby Formula?

In many third world hospitals, the staff routinely separates the mother and baby at birth and feeds formula to the baby during its entire stay in the pediatric ward. On discharge, the mother receives a free tin of formula and a feeding bottle. In brazil, it's the third most advertised product, after cigarettes and soap. The powerlike a white uniform. Like i'm going to make myself look like i'm part of a power structure. It's like medical stolen valor.