Health News of Sunday, 31 May 2020Source: GNAInstitutions urged to help break myths on menstruationDr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of EducationDr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister of Education, has called for a collective approach by institutions to change the myths and other social perceptions on menstruation. He said in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was the need to educate adolescent girls about menstrual hygiene and help deal with various misconceptions. The Minister was speaking at the Menstrual Hygiene Day Virtual Seminar to mark the World Menstrual Hygiene Day, which celebrated annually in May. Dr Prempeh indicated that over 800 million females worldwide menstruate daily and faced challenges concerning proper menstrual management. He, therefore, called on stakeholders to empower girls and women to take up their economic opportunities despite the barriers.

Source: GhanaWeb May 30, 2020 18:00 UTC