Ghanaian MCE Leads Sanitary Pad Drive on World Menstrual Health Day

Effia-Kwesimintsim Marks World Menstrual Health Day with Sanitary Pad Distribution Effia-Kwesimintsim, Ghana – In a significant move to support adolescent girls' menstrual health, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Effia-Kwesimintsim, Abdul-Majeed Dokurigu, led a sanitary pad distribution on World Menstrual Health Day. The event, captured by Channel One News, saw numerous schoolgirls receive much-needed sanitary products. "Today is World Menstrual Hygiene Day, and this is in line with the President's initiative to support every child going through this cycle," Dokurigu stated in an interview with Channel One News. He emphasized the importance of personal hygiene and announced plans to distribute over 2,000 more pads throughout the month, fulfilling a government promise to assist menstruating students. The initiative is part of a larger effort by the municipality to ensure that all basic school girls have access to sanitary pads. The distribution is not only providing essential supplies but also promoting awareness about menstrual health and hygiene. This positive step demonstrates the government’s commitment to the well-being of its young citizens.