Menstrual #Health: #Private or #Public issue in #Africa

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#Menstrual #health is a crucial issue that affects a significant portion of the population in #Africa. However, the topic is often considered a private matter and not discussed openly, leading to a lack of education and access to resources. With almost 50% of the population having access to a GSM enabled device, this is an opportunity for demystifying taboos and democratizing information around menstrual health.

In many African cultures, menstruation is seen as a taboo subject and not to be talked about in public. This can lead to a lack of education on menstrual health and can make it difficult for women and young #girls to access the resources they need during their period. This can include #sanitary products, clean water, and education on how to properly manage menstrual hygiene.

The lack of #education and resources can lead to serious health problems for women in Africa. For example, a lack of access to sanitary products can lead to the use of unhygienic materials such as rags, which can increase the risk of infection. Additionally, many women in Africa do not have access to clean #water, which can make it difficult to properly clean themselves during their period.

To address these issues, it is crucial for the topic of menstrual health to be discussed openly and for education and resources to be made more readily available through #digital tools that are accessible. This can include providing education on menstrual health in schools, and making sanitary products more #affordable and #accessible. Additionally, it is important to focus on providing clean water and sanitation facilities to improve menstrual #hygiene.

It is also noteworthy that several organizations have made substantial and commendable efforts to address the issue of dignified menstrual health in #LMICs. The #UN through it’s agencies have implemented and advocated for improved menstrual hygiene for the majority poor communities.

Overall, menstrual health is a crucial issue that affects a significant portion of the population in Africa. However, due to the taboo nature of the topic, it is often not discussed openly. To address this, it is crucial for the topic of menstrual health to be discussed openly at all levels of the society, education and resources to be made more readily available in all platforms including digital, and for efforts to be made to improve access to clean water and sanitation facilities. By addressing these issues, we can help to improve the health and well-being of women in Africa.
 

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