Sumeya Ado, a 19-year-old ambassador for menstrual hygiene in the community told The Standard of the sufferings the girls from pastoral communities go through. Zuhura (not her real name), 15, said using sanitary wear during the menstrual cycle is a luxury she cannot afford. Tana River’s reproductive health officer, Hawa Abdighafoor, said the girls are not educated on menstrual hygiene due to cultural effects. The Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is celebrated every May 28 globally, the day provides a platform that brings together non-profits, government agencies, the private sector, the media and individuals to promote Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM). Menstrual Hygiene Day will help to break the silence and build awareness about the fundamental role that good menstrual hygiene plays in enabling women and girls to reach their full potential.

Source: Standard Digital May 31, 2020 09:11 UTC