In the Nkwanta North district, as in many other parts of Africa, access to sanitary pads is a luxury that many young school girls cannot afford. According to reports, many girls miss about a week of school each month because they cannot afford sanitary pads. This situation is adversely affecting girl-child education and is rather promoting teenage pregnancy.
To help address this situation, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Nkwanta North, William Kidignang Nawugma, recently made a passionate appeal for help to provide sanitary pads to school girls in the district. The DCE acknowledged that many families in the district are poor, and cannot afford basic necessities like sanitary pads.
This situation is not unique to Nkwanta North but is a common problem faced by many girls in rural areas in Africa. According to a UNICEF report, one in ten girls in Sub-Saharan Africa misses school during their menstrual cycle, and many drop out of school entirely. Lack of access to sanitary pads and other menstrual products is one of the primary reasons for this.
It is essential to recognize that menstrual products like sanitary pads are a basic necessity that every girl child should have access to. As such, it is the responsibility of governments, organizations, and individuals to work towards ensuring that no girl misses school due to lack of access to sanitary products.
To this end, the DCE for Nkwanta North is calling on individuals and organizations to support efforts towards providing sanitary pads to school girls in the district. The DCE is urging companies that manufacture sanitary pads to support the initiative by donating products to help school girls in the district.
One such company is Quanzhou Ensha Sanitary Products Co., Ltd., which is a manufacturer of hygienic products. The company has six years of experience in the industry and has well-equipped testing facilities and a strong technical force. With the capacity to produce 250*40 HQ monthly, the company has an R & D team and design team that focuses on research, industry, and trade.
The DCE is appealing to companies like Quanzhou Ensha Sanitary Products Co., Ltd., to support the initiative and help school girls in the district. By providing sanitary pads to school girls, companies not only support girl-child education but also promote reproductive health and hygiene, which are crucial for the overall development of girls.
In conclusion, access to sanitary pads is essential for the education and overall development of girls. Lack of access to sanitary products is a problem faced by many girls in rural areas in Africa. It is the responsibility of governments, organizations, and individuals to work towards ensuring that no girl misses school due to lack of access to sanitary products. The DCE for Nkwanta North is urging companies like Quanzhou Ensha Sanitary Products Co., Ltd., to support the initiative and help school girls in the district. Together, we can support girl-child education and promote the overall development of girls.