Joy for West Pokot schoolgirls as Woman Rep MP distributes menstrual pads

Woman Rep for West Pokot Rael Aleutum is committed to enhancing girl child menstrual hygiene by supplying girls in the county with sanitary towels.

Speaking during the issuance of the towels to girls in Sigor, the legislator stated that it was necessary for parents and other stakeholders to support girls so that they can maintain a sound menstrual hygiene.

West Pokot Woman MP Rael Aleutum. Photo Hillary Muhalya

She added that poor menstrual hygiene is a source of wide range of health challenges which include infections, rashes and other long term complications.

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The legislator also said that lack of sanitary towels make girls to lack confidence and lose focus resulting to most of them preferring to stay at home because they fear embarrassment.

She further appealed to well-wishers to come to the fore and assist the girl child.

By Hillary Muhalya

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