In a strong show of leadership and commitment to girls’ health and education, the North Tongu District Chief Executive, Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe, spearheaded a menstrual hygiene outreach on Wednesday to commemorate International Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Held at Battor R.C. Junior High School, the event brought together students from three local schools—Battor R.C. JHS, Battor D/A JHS, and Battor Methodist JHS—for a day of empowerment, education, and vital support.
At the heart of the programme was the free distribution of sanitary pads to all participating girls, a direct initiative of Madam Doe and aligned with former President John Dramani Mahama’s national agenda to protect the dignity and educational continuity of young girls.
“No girl should miss school or suffer indignity due to something as natural as menstruation,” Madam Doe said. “North Tongu is committed to leading by example in addressing period poverty.”
She praised the collaborative efforts of supporting partners and called for sustained investment in girl-centered programmes, particularly in rural communities.
The students welcomed the intervention with enthusiasm, sharing that it would relieve the burdens associated with accessing menstrual products and boost their classroom attendance and confidence.
International Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed globally on May 28, seeks to eliminate stigma, promote menstrual health education, and ensure access to hygiene products for all.
