Health● Low1h ago · Nov 9, 2026, 5:42 PM
Ethiopia: Reusable sanitary pads help girls break the silence around menstruation
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Africanews [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa
In a country that imports all its sanitary pads, their high cost puts them beyond the reach of many women and girls. For those unable to afford them, periods can mean missed school days, lost income and, in some cases, resorting to unsafe alternatives.
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