WaterAid Ghana, a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) focused organisation, has urged the government to ensure that menstrual hygiene products are accessible and affordable to all women and girls to accelerate the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It said despite the progress made, menstrual hygiene management remained a major challenge for women and girls especially those in rural communities and attributed the cause to the inaccessibility and expensive nature of menstrual hygiene products such as sanitary pads. “We commend the government for its recent decision to remove taxes on locally manufactured sanitary products.
This is a significant step forward and demonstrates a commitment to addressing menstrual hygiene challenges. However, we must recognize that this alone is not enough. “We need to ensure that these products are not only tax-free but also affordable and accessible to every girl and woman, regardless of their economic background,” Ms Fauzia Aliu, Advocacy Campaigns, and Inclusion Manager, WaterAid Ghana, made the call at Bolgatanga during the commemoration of this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day.
It was organised by WaterAid Ghana and held on the theme “Period Friendly Ghana” and brought together various stakeholders including government officials, traditional authorities, and school children. It was part of the Sexual Health and Reproductive Education (SHARE) project being implemented by a consortium led by Right to Play, Forum f.
