By Sylvia Akpan The conversation around making Cross River a period friendly State took center stage recently in Calabar with stakeholders counting gains from consistent sensitization. Since 2014, following its initiation by German-based non governmental organization, WASH United, May 28 has been set aside as Menstrual Health Day. The date, May 28th, symbolizes the average
By Patrick Obia In a bid to ensure proper menstrual hygiene practices among teenagers, the Professor Charles Effiong Foundation, on Thursday, took their campaign on teaching young girls on the use of reusable pads to the Government Technical College, Mayne Avenue in Calabar. This was part of the activities marking the 2021 World Menstrual Hygiene
By Grace Orok Second Chance Initiative, a non-governmental organization (NGO) has sensitized physically challenged people in Calabar, the Cross River State capital on the need to maintain menstrual hygiene while stepping out of the shyness associated with menstruation. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NGO, Mrs. Lilian Oyama said all girls and women have