World Menstrual Hygiene Day At Kpando

The underlying cause of this World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration in Kpando was to advocate for the removal of taxes on sanitary pads,...

Ms. Emmanuella Norvi Nutsu, Face of Akpini 2022, and the Ghana Education Service, Kpando Municipal, donated Reflo’s sanitary pads to about 500 adolescent girls in the Kpando municipality on May 26, 2023, at the E.P Church, Kpando Kpodzi. Participating schools were Tsakper R.C Girls, Gabi M/A JHS, St. Thomas Aquinas JHS, Gabi R.C Girls primary, Kpando kpodzi E.P. Basic school, Todzi Presby Basic school, Nuarudini E/A Basic school and Immaculate Conception JHS.

In the face of the challenges posed by the high prices and taxes on sanitary pads, particularly in rural areas, where many girls cannot afford them, and resort to unhygienic alternatives and the team’s commitment to addressing these issues, the team conducted educational sessions to empower the students with knowledge of proper menstrual hygiene practices, including the appropriate disposal of used sanitary pads.

The underlying cause of this World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration in Kpando was to advocate for the removal of taxes on sanitary pads, thus alleviating the financial burden faced by young girls. As a part of this initiative, Reflo Company Limited supported the cause by providing high-quality sanitary pads at an affordable price, ensuring that every girl-child can easily access and afford these essential products. We are proud to have our products on display in this significant event, and we applaud Ms. Emmanuella Norvi Nutsu and the Ghana Education Service, for this initiative which will help promote menstrual hygiene and empower young girls throughout the Kpando municipality.

The Government of Ghana has taken a major step toward ending period poverty with the launch of the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative, a government-backed programme aimed at distributing free sanitary pads to two million girls in public schools across the country. The launch was held on Thursday, 24th April 2025, at the SDA Cluster of Schools Park in Mamprobi, Accra.

The initiative, led by President John Dramani Mahama, is part of broader efforts to improve school attendance, promote menstrual health and empower girls with the dignity and confidence they need to thrive. The President described the initiative as a long-term commitment to girls’ education and well-being, stating: “No girl in Ghana should miss school because of her menstrual period.”

The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu and the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, also highlighted the far-reaching impact of this intervention, which seeks to dismantle social stigma and provide a more equitable learning environment for girls.

The event gathered a cross-section of national stakeholders, including traditional rulers, civil society actors and school authorities. It was chaired by the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II.

Reflo Company Ltd was honoured to be represented at this important national event by its Managing Director, Ms. Rebecca Osam. As a Ghanaian company dedicated to high-quality menstrual care products, Reflo Company Ltd recognises the importance of national policies that prioritise girls’ health and education. The company commends the government’s bold vision and reaffirms its continued support for initiatives that seek to eliminate period poverty and promote menstrual dignity for all.