By KGR Reporter,
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, has expressed her disapproval of the promotion and distribution of reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls in the country.
In her statement, Ms. Museveni recognized the urgent necessity for girls to have access to menstrual hygiene products.
However, she asserted that the idea of reusable pads is also degrading and raises health concerns. Ms. Museveni one speaking…
She made the remarks during the National Youth Convention last evening.
She mentioned that a group of people had approached her recently with the idea of promoting reusable sanitary pads as a means to keep girls in school, but she firmly declined to be part of such a campaign.
Ms. Museveni was visibly discontented with the name of these pads, as they were branded “Africa Pad,” possibly referring to AfriPad the largest, certified producer of reusable pads in Uganda.
She expressed her dismay, questioning why it was necessary for African girls to resort to reused sanitary pads in this modern era.
Hope Nankunda, the Executive Director of Health Promotions and Rights Watch Uganda, agrees with the First Lady’s emphasis on the importance of ensuring that girls have the best available means to manage their periods, such as disposable sanitary towels. END.