Kgetsi Ya Tsi Project
Brief Overview of the Program
Menstrual hygiene management is a significant public health issue globally. It still faces cultural, religious, and social barriers in many low and middle-income countries. The critical barriers to adequate menstrual hygiene management include:
- Inadequate knowledge of menstrual hygiene management
- Lack of access to appropriate menstrual absorbents due to poverty or cultural practices
- Environmental challenges, such as access to clean water for sanitation and hygiene
- Poor infrastructural planning in schools
- Limited public health resources and funding that target women and girls
A pilot SOS-Menhema program will be delivered in South Africa from November 2023 – March 2024. The pilot program aims to test the program objectives and operational activities in a small-scale population to evaluate its efficiency. The learnings will be used to implement the program in the broader population.
The menstrual hygiene program will be delivered in secondary schools as a primary prevention program that will indirectly address gender inequality, environmental sustainability, mental health, social inclusion, and health equity.
Therefore, Public Health en Afrique (PHA) will lead and collaborate with Africans to deliver a comprehensive and sustainable health system that ensures healthier and better lives for our people. Putting Africa First in all health aspects (physical, mental, emotional, environmental, and social) will empower our communities for better health.
