As part of activities marking World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Minerals Commission of Ghana organized a community outreach initiative in the Adokwai, Ahinsan, and Abedwum communities within the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region.
Under the theme “Ensuring Every Girl Thrives Without Menstrual Health Barriers,” the Commission’s programme aimed to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene management and support schoolgirls facing challenges in accessing affordable and hygienic menstrual products—issues that often hinder their full participation in school activities.
Female students were encouraged to approach menstruation with dignity and confidence, and were educated on the importance of maintaining personal hygiene, prioritizing their health, and seeking guidance from trusted adults. Male students were also included in the discussions to promote empathy and discourage stigma or teasing, fostering a more inclusive and supportive school environment.
The outreach was carried out in collaboration with nurses from the Fomena Health Service Directorate of the Ghana Health Service, led by Madam Martha Denkyira. Mr. Midas Nkuah of the Social Welfare and Community Development Office also participated in the programme.
Representatives from the Adansi North District Assembly, including Hon. Kennedy Oduro-Asante and Assembly Members for Agogoso, Adokwai, and Ahinsan, were in attendance. The Education Director of the Ghana Education Service in Fomena also joined the event to lend support.
The event was coordinated by the Gender and International Affairs Unit of the Minerals Commission, with key support from Mrs. Bernice Botchway, Mrs. Fafanyo Kukubor Amegavi, and Miss Abigail Ziame.
This initiative forms part of the Commission’s broader commitment to gender equity, social responsibility, and community development. By addressing menstrual health, the Commission underscores its belief that education and health are critical pillars for sustainable community growth.
