Education Ministry to set up taskforce for safe disposal of used sanitary pads
A taskforce to oversee the safe and environmentally friendly disposal of used sanitary pads in schools across the country will soon be established, the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced.
The taskforce according to him would be tasked with the responsibility of recommending and implementing sustainable solutions that align with both public health standards and environmental protection goals.
“This is not only a sanitation issue but one of dignity, education, and sustainability,” he emphasised.
The Minister announced this to the media after a strategic meeting between himself and the Country Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr Wilfred Ochan, at his office in Accra yesterday.
The meeting aimed at strengthening ongoing collaboration between the Ministry and UNFPA.
It was also to explore broader efforts at advancing Health and Well-being Education in schools.
Both parties discussed developing comprehensive programmes to equip children with knowledge on personal hygiene, reproductive health, and responsible environmental practices.
The Ministry and UNFPA pledged to continue working together to promote inclusive education policies that ensure no child is left behind due to health-related barriers.
Mr Iddrisu said “We are committed to creating a learning environment that supports the health and well-being of every child, especially girls.”
Dr Ochan welcomed the move and emphasized the need for education sector leadership in addressing menstrual hygiene challenges in a way that supports environmental conservation.
BY CLIFF EKUFUL
