05/28/2026
World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Today, I joined the global community to mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Menstruation is a natural and healthy part of life. Yet for millions of girls especially in low-income communities, Stigma, lack of education, and limited access to sanitary products create unnecessary barriers to dignity, health, and education.
As the National Health Fellows representing Ukanafun LGA, accompanied by two of my colleagues, Ruth Anthony, I spent today at Stella Maris Girls College, Ukanafun leading an outreach focused on 3 things
1.Period Education: Breaking myths and providing accurate, stigma-free information.
2. Access to Sanitary Products: Distributing kits to ensure no girl misses school because of her period.
3. Supportive Services: Creating safe spaces for girls to ask questions and get help.
Empowering the girl child means ensuring no child misses school or feel ashamed because of their period.
We are committed to breaking the silence, promoting accurate health education and creating an environment where menstrual hygiene is treated as a fundamental right and not a luxury. Menstrual Hygiene shouldn't limit a child's dignity, health or access to education.
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