Maternity

ECOWAS pushes six-month maternity leave to boost breastfeeding, child survival

On: April 23, 2026

Maternity By Abujah Racheal ECOWAS Member States have been urged to extend maternity leave to at least six months to improve child survival and strengthen maternal health outcomes across the region. Dr Virgil Lokossou, Director of Healthcare Services at the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), made the call duringContinue Reading

Stakeholders want 6-month paid maternity leave to boost exclusive breastfeeding

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: December 15, 2025

In: Health

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By Abbas Bamalli Stakeholders in Katsina State on Monday called for the extension of paid maternity leave, from four months to six months, in a bid to encourage exclusive breastfeeding. The call is in a communique jointly signed by Alhaji Badamasi Sani, representative of the state’s Primary Health Care Agency,Continue Reading

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