Asante Akyem North: Students receive free sanitary pads on Menstrual Hygiene Day

As part of efforts to promote menstrual hygiene among the youth in the Asante Akyem North Municipality of the Ashanti Region, Adesua foundation, a non-governmental organisation together with a p with Stephen Obeng – Saka foundation has donated dozens of sanitary pads to female students.

The donations were made to students at Brantuokrom and Adinkra JHS as part of activities marking this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day which was observed on 28th May. The day has been set aside to create menstrual hygiene awareness.

The foundation theme for this year is ” Menstruate with Pride”.

Founder of Adesua Foundation, Nana Frimpong Manso who led the team in presenting the pads said the fundamental aim of the project is to promote education, sanitation and hygiene within the municipality. He said the foundation plans on engaging in similar activities.

Mrs Sara Agyeman, a staff nurse with Agogo Presbyterian Hospital, who represented the Ghana Health Service educated students on the reasons why hygiene is necessary.

She stated that regular shaving of the genitals and changing of soaked pads help prevent infections during menstruation.

She added that parents must play their role in demystifying menstruation and create an environment where such conversations can be had.

Mrs Agyemang also advised the students to seek medical attention whenever they notice disorders in their menstrual cycle.

Municipal Culture and Girl Child Coordinator, Mrs Doris Pokuah speaking to the media on reasons for involving both genders in the training said men have a role to play when hygiene is concerned.

Some students after the training and presentation thanked the organisation for the gesture and promised to practice what they had been thought.