World Breastfeeding Week: FG, UNICEF advocate 6-month maternity leave
As World Breastfeeding Week is observed from August 1–7, the Federal Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have reiterated the need for stronger, sustainable systems to support breastfeeding in Nigeria, including a nationwide rollout of six-month paid maternity leave. Their renewed call follows concerning findings from the 2023–24 National Demographic and Health Survey…
