The District Executive Officer of Ayensuano in the Eastern Region, Joshua Frederick Lartey, has promised to promote menstrual health education to equip women, especially young girls with the knowledge to understand their bodies in managing their periods effectively.
He has called on stakeholders to help normalize the discussions about menstrual health to dismantle myths and misconceptions surrounding menstruation.
The Ayensuano Health Directorate organized a symposium to mark the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Day at Anum Apapam.
Female students from different schools in the area turned out in their numbers to receive education on proper menstrual hygiene practices.
The DCE in his submission, expressed fret over myths surrounding menstruation in the society and underscored the need to eradicate those misconceptions.
“Menstruation is a natural biological process, and yet, even in the 21st century, it continues to be surrounded by myths, stigma and misunderstanding,” he said.
“My dear students gathered here, menstruation is not a curse or a taboo; it is not something to be ashamed of. It is a part of growing process into a womanhood so don’t be ashamed or suffer in silence during that period,” he inspired them.
Mr. Lartey noted that Ayensuano District Assembly remains committed to programmes that promote reproductive health, access to sanitary products, and the general well-being of the youth, especially the young girls.
The Assembly’s vision according to him, falls in line with government’s Free Sanitary Pad initiative which seeks to provide free sanitary pads to schoolgirls in public schools and senior high schools.
He has vowed to provide the necessary facilities to support the initiative in achieving its purposes in the area.
