The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has sought clarity from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare regarding the sanitary pads for learners.
He said many girls are missing school due to this issue, calling on the ministry to find a permanent solution.
The Office of the Zambezi Governor handed over 2900 sanitary pads to the education directorate through the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare.
The donation follows an initiative launched by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare to break barriers for albinism and menstrual health.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has commenced with investigations of sanitary towels reportedly infused with chemicals.
This follows a study by the University of the Free State in South Africa that found some products that may contain toxic substances linked to possible health risks for women.
Selfless acts of giving continue as learners return to the classroom.
In the Kavango East Region, the Rob Youth Foundation donated school uniforms and sanitary pads to needy learners at Likwaterera Primary School.
The Namibia Teenage Mother and Child Organisation (NaTeMeCo), in collaboration with KPMG, held a charity event in Windhoek's Havana Informal Settlement, where they handed out sanitary pads and nappies to cater for teenage mothers and babies.
To mark the 2024 World Menstrual Awareness Week, the 4x4 Initiative distributed sanitary pads to about 100 rural girls in the ||Kharas Region.
Prior to the start of its highly anticipated annual cultural festival, the PSTBET Windhoek Annual Cultural Festival, a prominent advocate for community vibrancy and cultural celebration, has reached out to support the women offenders at the Windhoek Correctional Service.
