Tags : Menstrual hygiene

GOVT QUIZZED ON MENSTRUAL HYGIENE POLICY

By Meclina Chirwa  The Water and Environmental Sanitation Network (WESNET) has asked government to come up with a National Policy to guide organizations in implementing menstrual hygiene programs. WESNET Executive Director Willes Mwandira said the absence of the policy is hindering efforts of promoting menstrual hygiene management in the country. He said there is need […]Read More

GOVT CALLS FOR COLLABORATION ON PROVISION OF MODERN SANITATION FACILITIES

By Meclina Chirwa  Government says provision of modern sanitation facilities is vital towards promotion of menstrual health. Deputy Director for preventive health in the ministry of health Aaron Ganizani said this during the commemoration of menstrual hygiene management day in Rumphi. According to Ganizani, "it is possible to increase access to menstrual hygiene products amongst […]Read More

GOVT CALLS FOR MORE ACTION IN ENDING MENSTRUAL POVERTY

Meclina Chirwa  Government has asked for more action from politicians, Civil Society Organizations and parents in ending menstrual poverty across the country. Deputy Minister of Education Monica Ching’anamuno made the remarks during this year's commemoration of menstrual hygiene organized by Lilongwe-Msinja South Constituency legislator Francis Belekanyama in collaboration with Girls Activists Youth Organization and other […]Read More

PLAN URGES STAKEHOLDERS TO BE INNOVATIVE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST

By Meclina Chirwa & Blessings Bomati  Plan International Malawi has urged stakeholders to explore new ways of ending menstrual poverty which is high in the country. Gender and Influencing Manager at the organization, Dr Mary Shaba, has said about 90% of girls and women in the country have no access to proper menstrual hygiene products. […]Read More