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By Nigeria Health Watch | October 5, 2025

Tackling Period Poverty Is Now a National Policy, But Can It Become Reality?

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead writer) In August 2025, Nigeria made history. For the first time, menstrual health was formally recognised as a national development priority, with the validation of the National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM), led by the Minister for Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. For years, confusion, silence, and stigma have been […]

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Cupping the Flow: Reusable Cups Putting an End to Period Poverty in Nigeria

By Nigeria Health Watch | March 17, 2021

In total, a woman menstruates for an estimated seven years during her lifetime. During this time, in addition to grappling with mood swings due to hormonal changes and stomach discomfort, she must maintain her personal hygiene. One of the measures is using menstrual hygiene products to collect and hold blood during the monthly menstrual cycle. […]

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