The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ and Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Societal Vices YOSPIS organized a sensitization for special education students on menstrual hygiene.
The event is part of activities to commemorate the 2024 World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
In her remarks, the Kano state NAWOJ chairperson Hafsat Sani Usman explained that the event was organized to sensitize students on the importance of personal hygiene during menstruation.
She emphasized on the need to take regular baths, changing of pads and washing of hands from time to time to promote health and prevent infections.
Hafsat maintained that the day was set aside for the government and individuals to rededicate themselves to providing relevant information about how women should take care of themselves before, during and after menstruation.
“We are here to educate you on how to maintain personal hygiene during your monthly period”
The executive director of YOSPIS Zainab Nasir Ahmed pointed out that, the day aims to advocate for the integration of menstrual hygiene management into global, national and local policies and programs.
She highlighted that most women especially young girls feel shy to seek clarification surrounding menstruation which often leads to problems.
Zainab advised the students to confide on their mothers and female teachers during their circle and visit the nearest hospital in case of lower abdominal pain or any related health issue associated with menstruation.
“If you can’t afford a pad you can use a clean piece of cloth that can be changed and washed regularly”
Some of the visual and hearing-impaired students who spoke to Radio Nigeria Bilkisu Kabiru and Fatima Abdullahi expressed satisfaction with the session.
They hinted that pads and other personal hygiene products were distributed during the sensitization.
Radio Nigeria reports that menstrual hygiene day is a time to spotlight the importance of menstrual health, which must be recognized as the complete physical, mental, and social well-being of women and girls in the menstrual cycle.
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