KAMPALA, UGANDA – Uganda unveils its first-ever domestic sanitary pad production, a game-changing initiative to provide affordable menstrual care for women and girls.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The project was officially launched by Dr. Diana Atwine, who praised the heads behind the purposeful work in tackling period poverty, a serious problem that forces girls to miss school.
Dr. Atwine explained that during her visits to schools and hospitals across the country, she has heard painful stories from girls who miss class or even drop out of school because they lack sanitary pads.
“In my visits to schools and hospitals, I have listened to girls share painful stories of missing class, and even dropping out of school, because they lack access to sanitary pads,” she said.
The new machines, which were created by Esther Kakihoza and Cynthia of Cleanette Uganda, will provide an easy and private way for girls to get the pads they need.
Dr. Atwine expressed her strong support for the women’s work, stating that they are restoring dignity and giving girls hope for a better future.
She also announced a pledge from the Ministry of Health to purchase 100 Cleanette machines for placement in schools, health centers, and public spaces nationwide.
“Esther and Cynthia are restoring dignity and giving girls hope for a better future. The Ministry of Health is proud to support this work, and I am happy to pledge that we will purchase 100 Cleanette machines for schools, health centers, and public spaces across the country,” Dr. Atwine emphasized.
This move is expected to make a life-changing difference for thousands of Ugandan girls, allowing them to stay in school and live with confidence.
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