The government is actively considering a bold proposal to establish a sanitary pad manufacturing facility within Ghana’s prison system as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the Free Sanitary Pad policy and promote local production.
This initiative was revealed in a Facebook post by the Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who confirmed that President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm directive that all sanitary pads supplied under the policy must be produced domestically.
“President directs that ALL sanitary pads under the Free Sanitary Pad policy be procured locally. No import whatsoever allowed. Proposal under review to set up sanitary pad manufacturing firm in Prisons,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated.
If implemented, the policy will see the creation of a fully operational manufacturing facility within the Ghana Prisons Service, transforming correctional institutions into hubs of productive activity. The initiative is expected to serve a dual purpose, strengthening national manufacturing capacity while equipping inmates with valuable vocational training and employment skills as part of their rehabilitation.
The government sees the proposal as a strategic intervention that aligns with its industrialisation and skills development goals. It is also intended to reduce dependence on imported sanitary products and channel public resources into building local industries.
The Free Sanitary Pad policy, which aims to provide schoolgirls with free access to sanitary pads, is a critical part of the government’s commitment to improving menstrual hygiene management and eliminating a major barrier to girls' education. By ensuring regular access to sanitary products, the programme seeks to reduce school absenteeism and support gender equity in education.
Should the prison-based production plan receive cabinet approval, it would mark a significant step in integrating social welfare, education, and economic development into a unified national agenda.
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