Tag: sanitary pads
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Regional Council and NGO Donate Menstrual Supplies to Schoolgirls
The Ahafo Regional Co-ordinating Council (RCC) and Netcentric Campaigns, a US-based non-profit organization, collaborated to donate sanitary pads and educational materials to 500 basic school girls in the region. This initiative aimed to promote proper menstrual hygiene and reduce stigma surrounding menstruation. The donation, which included 5,000 exercise books and 500 school bags, targeted girls…
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Study Reveals Disparities in Menstrual Hygiene Practices in Nepal
A recent study conducted in Nepal has shed light on the hygienic menstrual practices among women of reproductive age. The study, based on data from the Nepal Demographic Health Survey 2022, revealed that only 48% of Nepalese women aged 15-49 exclusively used hygienic methods during menstruation. Factors influencing this practice were identified through multilevel logistic…
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Promoting Menstrual Hygiene for Girls’ Well-being: A Public Health Imperative
Menstrual hygiene is a crucial aspect of public health, especially for girls in rural and low-income areas. The lack of access to proper hygiene tools and education can lead to health issues, school absenteeism, and emotional distress. It is essential to promote open conversations, provide necessary resources, and ensure safe practices to empower girls and…
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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…
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Why Female Hygiene Matters: Impact of Menstrual Care Workshops
Female members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) stationed at the Orientation Camp in Okada, Edo State recently participated in a workshop focused on the importance of proper vaginal care and menstrual hygiene. This initiative was led by the Executive Director of Women for Greater Good Foundation, Fatima Hassan, who emphasized the significance of…
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How EXO’s Tao Revolutionizes Female Hygiene with DUOWEI Sanitary Pads
Tao, a former member of the popular group EXO, has made headlines in China with his innovative approach to women’s hygiene products. At the age of 31, Tao, whose real name is Huang Zitao, has launched a new sanitary pad brand called ‘DUOWEI’ and is offering salaries that are five times higher than the national…
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Ghana Government to Provide Free Sanitary Pads for Female Students
The Government of Ghana, in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection and the Ministry of Education, is gearing up to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing free sanitary pads to female students in public basic and secondary schools. This significant move is poised to revolutionize menstrual health and hygiene practices,…
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EXO’s Tao Ventures into Women’s Hygiene Market, Emphasizes Quality and Safety
EXO’s Tao, also known as Hwang Tzu-tao, has made a significant announcement that he will be venturing into the market of women’s hygiene products. In a recent social media live broadcast, Tao expressed his strong disapproval of companies compromising women’s health for profits. He emphasized the need for sanitary products that are both clean and…
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Cuban TikToker’s Viral Video Exposes Scarcity of Menstrual Products
A Cuban TikToker based in Mexico recently shared a video that shed light on the challenges faced by Cuban women in accessing feminine hygiene products. In her viral testimony, she revealed the stark reality that in Cuba, women receive a rationed package of only five or six sanitary pads per month from a single brand,…