By Regina Benneh,
Fiapre, (Bono), May 30, GNA – A public health nurse has encouraged households to supply their female members with menstrual hygiene items.
Mrs. Lucy Sanyenu, a nurse working at the Sunyani West Municipal Directorate of Health, similarly encouraged mothers to get more involved with their daughters, understand their difficulties, and supply them with essential information about reproductive health.
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She spoke at a gathering hosted in Fiapre within the Sunyani West Municipality to observe the 2025 observance of Menstrual Hygiene Day. This event was co-organized by Action Aid Ghana (AAG) and the Sunyani chapter of the Young Urban Women’s Movement (YUWM).
The forum, attended by female students and various stakeholders, aimed to enhance education about menstrual hygiene and to address key concerns related to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in primary schools.
Madam Sanyenu voiced her worry over the fact that due to certain households not supplying their daughters with menstrual hygiene items, some men take advantage of this situation by exploiting these girls sexually under the pretense of helping them obtain such products.
She similarly recommended that women and girls keep up proper menstrual cleanliness through frequent pad changes and regular baths.
Madam Sanyenu emphasized that it was crucial for girls to comprehend menstrual hygiene and learn how to handle their periods effectively to shield themselves from infections.
That will help them feel confident and at ease during those times,” she said, encouraging girls to maintain balanced diets and adopt healthy lifestyles. She specifically advised them to increase their water intake, particularly throughout menstruation.
Mrs. Sanyenu advocated for collaborative initiatives to advance menstrual health and hygiene, emphasizing that this would foster a more conducive atmosphere for girls’ well-being, consequently boosting their confidence.
Mr. Yaw Osei Boateng, who serves as the Bono Regional Programme Officer for the AAG, has advocated for more comprehensive education on menstrual health. He aims to dispel various societal myths and misconceptions surrounding menstruation and encourages schools to install bins specifically designed for disposing of menstrual waste.
He pointed out that menstruation significantly contributed to female students’ absences from school and emphasized the AAG’s dedication to leading efforts in expanding menstrual health education and installing WASH facilities in educational institutions.
Mr. Boateng mentioned that AAG has constructed several mechanized wells, child-friendly kindergarten schools, and restroom facilities in certain areas within the Tain and Asutifi districts. He also encouraged the government to focus on improving menstrual hygiene for girls.
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