Tag: menstrual health education
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Grant Mislabeling Sparks Backlash: Feminine Hygiene Research Disrupted
A US federal grant aimed at researching feminine hygiene products was abruptly terminated due to false labeling as a study on transgender menstrual cycles, revealing the repercussions of misinformation in a swift cost-cutting drive. Spearheaded by Elon Musk, a key advisor to former President Donald Trump, the Department of Government Efficiency initiated drastic budget reductions…
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Addressing Period Poverty: Empowering Girls Through Menstrual Health Education
Millions of girls across Africa face the harsh reality of missing school every month due to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products. In countries like Uganda, the disparity in school attendance rates between girls and boys is exacerbated by the challenges of managing menstruation. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimates that around…