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Pad Right InitiativeSeptember 7, 2025883Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Importance of Menstrual Hygiene Menstrual hygiene is a critical aspect of women's health. However, many young girls and women, especially in public secondary schools, lack access to sanitary products. This issue has far-reaching consequences: Health Impacts: Poor menstrual hygiene can lead to infections and other health complications. Educational Barriers: Girls often miss school during their…

Pilot Period Box

Pad Right InitiativeMay 30, 2025805Views 0Likes 0Comments

https://punchng.com/foundation-supports-kaduna-school-girls-with-sanitary-pads/?amp On Menstrual Hygiene Day, Elkheir Foundation proudly commissioned the Pilot Period Box at Government Girls Secondary School Junior Section Independence Way, Kaduna, marking a key milestone in our commitment to menstrual health and equity. The box is stocked with approximately 500 sanitary pads, ensuring immediate support for girls in the participating school. Our goal…

Postpartum Depression in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Intersectional Perspective

HealthcareAugust 21, 2024964Views 0Likes 0Comments

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and severe maternal mental health issue with devastating effects on the mother and her family1. Diagnosed in the first few weeks after childbirth, PPD can last up to four years and is characterized by symptoms like mood and sleep instability, tiredness, and thoughts of self-harm3. Consequently, PPD adversely affects…

Maternal Mortality: Unraveling the Intersectional Web In Nigeria

HealthcareFebruary 22, 2024919Views 0Likes 0Comments

AN OVERVIEW OF MATERNAL MORTALITY IN NIGERIA Maternal mortality is a serious global health issue that is more prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to about 70% of deaths in 2020, which is indicative of the gaps between the affluent and the non-affluent and unequal access to good health care (World Health Organization, 2023). Many countries…