Ho: Stakeholders mark World Menstrual Day with a call to end period poverty

The Ho Municipal Assembly, the Ho Municipal Education Directorate, and NASPA celebrated World Menstrual Health Day. They called for an end to period poverty in the Volta Region. The event's theme was “Together for a Period-Friendly Ghana.”

Students, teachers, and local leaders gathered to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene. Many girls face challenges managing their periods. Gloria Asorgba, the Women Commissioner for NASPA, spoke at the event. She stressed the need for collective responsibility to support girls during menstruation.

“Menstruation is natural,” she said. “Yet many girls in Ghana lack sanitary products and face cultural taboos.” She encouraged girls to prioritize their health and urged boys to be supportive. Schools and communities should improve facilities and understanding.

During the celebration, students received sanitary pads. Talks on proper hygiene and self-care were also held. The Oti Yeboah Foundation supported Amedzofe Technical Institute by donating sanitary pads to female students.

Augustine Oti Yeboah, the foundation’s founder, emphasized their commitment to free sanitary pads in schools. He stated that menstruation should not cause girls to drop out or fall behind. “Ending period poverty is a shared responsibility,” he added.

Health education sessions on safe menstrual practices were conducted by professionals from Amedzofe Health Center. These sessions focused on hygiene, nutrition, and proper use of sanitary products. They aimed to help girls manage their periods safely and confidently.