President Mahama launches Free Sanitary Pad for Girls in School
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday launched the Free Sanitary Pad Distribution Programme for Girls in School in Accra.
The national launch is in fulfilment of the President's campaign promise and as part of the Government’s broader commitment to gender equity in education.
It marks a significant step toward promoting menstrual health and hygiene, as well as improving educational outcomes for adolescent girls across the country.
President Mahama, in his remarks, noted that he spoke on Wednesday to Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who was recuperating in the United Kingdom, and that she was doing very well and would soon return home.
“I wish to extend the greetings of Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to all of you. I spoke to her yesterday and I told her ...