Mama Ayipey III, Queen Mother of Abutia Kloe in Ghana’s Ho West District, has urged the government to provide free sanitary pads to schoolgirls. Highlighting the importance of menstrual health, she stressed the need for state support to ensure girls’ well-being and educational continuity. The call was made during an event marking Global Menstrual Hygiene Day, supported by Mawuadek Foundation, which has been aiding menstrual hygiene in local schools. This initiative aims to reduce school absenteeism and promote hygienic practices.
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