Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for intensified public education on the proper disposal of sanitary towels and diapers as part of efforts to protect the environment and reduce pollution.
She also appealed to the private sector to support the government’s Free Sanitary Pad Initiative, stressing its importance in keeping girls in school while safeguarding their dignity.
The Vice President made the call during a meeting with the leadership of Sunda Group, producers of Softcare Sanitary Pads, on January 13. She commended the company for its contribution to the programme and urged other businesses to partner with government to expand the initiative.
“Girls’ natural biological functions should never be a barrier to their education or full potential,” she stated, noting that the initiative remains a national priority and is supported by an allocation of GHS 292.4 million in the 2026 Budget.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang further highlighted the role of public-private partnerships in promoting inclusive growth. She encouraged Sunda Group to deepen its value chain by sourcing more raw materials locally, creating additional jobs, and contributing to industrial expansion under the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative.
She also called on manufacturing companies to actively educate the public on proper sanitary pad and diaper disposal, underscoring the need to promote hygiene, environmental sustainability, and responsible industrial practices.
