NPP to abolish import duty on sanitary pads
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will remove import duty on sanitary pads.
The intervention is geared towards reducing its market price, encourage usage and promote personal hygiene and health for all women especially girls.
Giving highlights of the NPP manifesto which was launched in Cape Coast on Saturday, the Vice President said "we will eliminate import duties on sanitary pads to improve health conditions, particularly for girls.
Additionally, the taxes will remain until local companies are able produce."The event was held on the theme "Leadership of service, protecting our progress, transforming Ghana for all".
The launch was held virtually and streamed live on major media outlets and social media platforms across the...