By Daniel Agbesi Latsu, GNA
Kadjebi (O/R), May 30, GNA – The Kadjebi District in the Oti Region has commemorated the 2026 International Menstrual Hygiene Day with learners of the Kadjebi R/C School Complex, calling for improved menstrual health education and greater support for adolescent girls.
The celebration, held on the theme: “Together for a Period-Friendly World,” brought together female pupils, education officials and other stakeholders to discuss menstrual hygiene management and reproductive health.
The programme was supported by Madam Albert Klokpa and Madam Comfort Asinu, both past students of the school, who donated five boxes of Yazz sanitary pads, equivalent to 120 packs, and a box of pens to support the girls.
The donated items were distributed among the female pupils to help them manage their menstrual health and remain in school during their menstrual periods.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) Girls’ Education Unit in the district expressed gratitude to the donors for their generosity and commitment to the welfare of girls in the district.
Madam Mawuse Asong, the School-Based Facilitator, educated the girls on the different colours of vaginal discharge and their health implications.
She explained that normal vaginal discharge is usually colourless and advised the girls to seek medical attention whenever they experience unusual or coloured discharge.
Madam Asong also noted that menstrual blood is a normal occurrence during a woman’s reproductive years but should be reported to a healthcare professional if bleeding occurs during pregnancy or under unusual circumstances.
Madam Emma Asilevi, the Kadjebi District Girls’ Education Officer, took the girls through proper menstrual hygiene management practices.
She advised them on the importance of maintaining personal hygiene before, during and after menstruation to prevent infections and other health complications.
Madam Asilevi described menstruation as a natural biological process and encouraged the girls to remain focused on their education and future aspirations.
She cautioned them against engaging in early sexual activities, stressing that pregnancy could result from unprotected sex once a girl attains reproductive maturity.
Madam Asilevi urged the girls to resist peer pressure and prioritise their education to enable them achieve their goals and contribute meaningfully to national development.
The celebration formed part of efforts by the Girls’ Education Unit and its partners to promote menstrual health awareness, reduce stigma and create a supportive environment for girls in schools.
World Menstrual Hygiene Day, often called World Menstrual Day, is observed every year on May 28.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade