Africa Health Report

WHEN PERIODS BECOME A SKIN BATTLE: Why Some Nigerian Women React to Sanitary Pads Sanitary pads arranged for menstrual hygiene as Nigerian women report itching and skin irritation from some products.

Hope Ajayi September 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerian women, sanitary pads are an everyday part of menstruation. But...

Tinubu Launches Nationwide Sanitary Pad Drive for Rural Schoolgirls First Lady Oluremi Tinubu addressing children at World Children’s Day event

Koko Maxwella February 25, 2026

UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, launches a nationwide initiative to combat menstrual poverty and...

PSI Launches Local Films to Promote Menstrual Health Awareness Students watch PSI Nigeria’s My Red Flower film promoting menstrual health awareness

Mirian Gom October 25, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria has launched two audiovisual materials using storytelling in local...

Tinubu’s Wife Distributes 370,000 Pads to Rural Schoolgirls Nationwide Remi Tinubu launches sanitary pad distribution programme in Lagos

Mirian Gom October 3, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the distribution of 370,000 sanitary...

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