Indonesia Extends Maternity Leave for Mothers With Health Issues
- New mothers with health issues to get maximum six-month leave
- Jokowi seeks to reduce stunting rate to 14% by end of his term
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Indonesia is extending paid maternity leave for mothers who face challenging health conditions, as the government seeks to reduce stunting among children.
Mothers with a doctor’s note showing that they or their newborn children face health issues are entitled to a maximum of six months of leave, while all new mothers can get three months, according to the law passed on Tuesday. The first four months of leave would be fully paid, while the fifth and sixth months would be paid at 75%.