Parents have been advised to pay closer attention to the menstrual hygiene of their daughters to help protect them from infections and other health complications.
The call was made during the commemoration of the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day organized by the Kwaebibirem Municipal Health Directorate at Akyem Kwamang in the Eastern Region.
Addressing participants at the event, the Municipal Nutrition Officer, Mr. Samuel Bempong, stressed the importance of educating young girls on proper menstrual hygiene practices and ensuring that they have the necessary support and resources to manage their menstrual periods safely and confidently.
According to him, poor menstrual hygiene can expose girls and women to various infections and negatively affect their overall health and well-being.
He therefore urged parents and guardians to take an active role in guiding their daughters on the importance of maintaining good hygiene during menstruation.
Mr. Bempong explained that the annual observance of World Menstrual Hygiene Day serves as a platform to raise awareness about menstrual health issues and encourage females to adopt healthy practices that promote their reproductive and general health.
He noted that menstruation is a natural biological process and should not be a source of shame or embarrassment for girls and women.
“Girls should not feel shy or uncomfortable being around others during their menstrual period, provided they observe proper hygiene practices and take good care of themselves,” he said.
The nutrition officer further encouraged adolescent girls to seek information and support whenever they encounter challenges related to menstruation rather than suffering in silence.
The Facility In-Charge of the Kwamang Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound, Madam Gifty Aikins, also used the occasion to encourage schoolgirls to remain confident and continue attending school during their menstrual periods.
She emphasized that menstruation should not prevent girls from participating fully in academic and social activities, adding that proper education and support can help eliminate the stigma often associated with menstruation.
Madam Aikins urged girls to embrace positive attitudes towards menstrual health and to practice good hygiene at all times to safeguard their health.
The event brought together students, health professionals, community members, and other stakeholders who participated in educational sessions focused on menstrual health management and personal hygiene.
Other dignitaries who attended the programme expressed appreciation to the management and staff of the Kwamang CHPS Compound for organizing the awareness campaign.
They described the initiative as timely and beneficial, particularly in helping to educate young girls and the wider community on the importance of menstrual hygiene.
World Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed globally to promote awareness, break societal taboos surrounding menstruation, and advocate for access to menstrual health education and hygiene products for girls and women.
Participants at the Akyem Kwamang event expressed optimism that the knowledge shared would help improve menstrual health practices among young girls and contribute to their overall well-being and confidence.
By 1960news.com
