The Rivers State chairperson of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Dr Vetty Agala has called for policies that would encourage breastfeeding by
Dr. Agala made the call during activities to marking the 2021 edition of the World Breastfeeding week,
She advised nursing mothers to take advantage of the breastfeeding week by visiting health centres for more tips on healthy breastfeeding. “Having a breastfeeding policy in our places of work will also help people to understand that everyone is supporting them”.
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