Period Poverty Reduction Campaign (PPRC) across Rural Public Schools in Nigeria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for menstrual health to be framed and addressed as a health and human rights issues, not merely a hygiene issue. (WHO,2024).
A cross section of Ascending Health Foundation team (Nigeria); an affiliate of Bridging-Health Int'l (U.S.A) are on a pilot Period Poverty Reduction Campaign (PPRC) targeted at Public Schools in rural communities across Akwa Ibom State.
Dr Imabong, a pediatrician from the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital presented the lecture on menstrual health hygiene and any associated stigma often typical in some rural communities. In her address, she urged the boys to be supportive and understanding of a girl stained from menstrual fluid. In a bid to foster inclusivity and to erode gender bias, Dr Imabong also lectured on Oral health hygiene. A topic applicable to both genders.
Action
Campaign Goals
Ascending Health Foundation team led by the Executive Director - Engr Nsisuk Owoh in the company of other executives and team members proceeded with a call to action.
We are grateful and thankful to our prime supporter BOT BUILDERS and other esteem donors for their contribution towards the commencement of the pilot Period Poverty Reduction Campaign (PPRC)program. We are appreciative of our Chief Medical Director , Dr Essien and Dr Imabong for their support. Especially thankful to the Team for their selfless drive to improve rural health. We hope to make the CAUSE a sustainable MOVEMENT.
Reference
WHO Statement on Menstrual Health and Rights. (2022). World Health Organization. (WHO). Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news/item/22-06-2022-who-statement-on-menstrual-health-and-rights?fbclid=IwY2xjawFUpNVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWeTFztBFcpK1aWd2zC3LAHaT8-_TKzVbuM4AucW3WLwd47A0Xh-2Xzxaw_aem_dlS84_B4ecHm9uZy53ZVEg