Cross section of participants at the world menstrual hygiene day hosted by the federal ministry of health in abuja

Menstrual Hygiene Management in Nigeria: Towards a Period-Friendly World

Background Period poverty refers to the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, and facilities that enable safe and dignified management of menstruation. In Nigeria, approximately 25% of women and girls experience period poverty, with many resorting to unhygienic alternatives like rags, paper, or old clothes during menstruation. This practice increases the risk…