Last Wednesday, May 29, a laudable initiative was launched at Lufungula camp as part of International Menstrual Hygiene Day. In fact, around fifty women and young girls had the opportunity to be made aware of the importance of menstrual hygiene and family planning. This action, carried out by the NGO “Leadership of Media Women” in partnership with “DKT International”, aims to break taboos and provide precise and essential information to a public that is too often marginalized.
The work of the NGO “Leadership of Media Women” demonstrates a real desire to improve the well-being of women and girls by providing them with crucial knowledge on family planning and sexual health. In a context where living conditions are precarious, and where many young girls become mothers without having the right information, this awareness is of paramount importance.
The words of Dr Rodrigue Mandeke, speaking at this meeting, underline the urgency of the situation. Indeed, lack of menstrual hygiene exposes women to risks such as urogenital infections, which can have serious repercussions on their long-term reproductive health, or even lead to sterility. It is therefore imperative to raise awareness and educate on these crucial issues for women’s health.
The NGO’s initiative was warmly welcomed by the participants, like Safie Mapasa, who expressed her appreciation of the importance of this awareness-raising. This demonstrates the positive and concrete impact of such actions on the targeted audience. It is essential to continue promoting these awareness initiatives to improve the health and well-being of women and girls.
In conclusion, the importance of raising awareness about menstrual hygiene and family planning cannot be underestimated. These topics should be discussed in an open and informative manner, with the aim of empowering women and girls to make informed health decisions. The NGO “Leadership of Media Women” and its partners play a crucial role in this process, and it is essential to support and strengthen their actions for a lasting impact on the health of women and girls.