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Fathers largely excluded from menstrual hygiene conversation …Research reveals
When it comes to menstruation, most fathers remain silent, a recent study by SENDGhana, a non-governmental organisation has revealed.
It said only three out of every 15 fathers interviewed had ever talked to their daughters about menstruation.
“This speaks volumes about the discomfort, misinformation, and cultural silence surrounding menstrual health and the vulnerability or heavy burden this places on girls navigating puberty alone,” Latifa Abdul Hadi, a Research Assistant with SENDGhana, said during a training for journalists on menstruation in Accra.
Sharing findings of the research conducted in six districts across the country last year, Ms Hadi noted that despite growing awareness campaigns and menstrual hygiene drives, fathers are still largely excluded from the conversation.
“Culturally, menstruation is treated as a women’s issue but this thinking sidelines half of the household,” she said.
“In all of the districts we conducted the research only about 0.1 per cent, just three out of 15 fathers have actually opened their mouths to talk about menstruation and menstrual hygiene to their young girls.”
She encouraged parents, especially fathers to take the initiative to educate themselves on menstruation and menstrual hygiene.
“Social media is a good place to start. But beyond that, there are verified websites with accurate information. Men must make the effort,” she insists.
Ms Hadi also urged young girls not to shy away from speaking to their fathers on menstruation.
“He’s your father. There’s nothing wrong with asking questions; telling him what you’ve heard, what you’re experiencing, and asking how you can care for yourself,” she advised.
BY Abigail Annoh
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First Lady, Lordina Mahama address 7th Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit in Dubai
The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana on Wednesday, June 18, addressed the prestigious 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit in Dubai.
The programme held at Hilton Hotel was attended by First Ladies from about 15 African and Asian countries.
The First Lady shared insights on strengthening healthcare systems, empowering women, and celebrating the impactful partnership between Ghana and the Merck Foundation over the past 13 years.
Mrs Mahama also underscored the critical role of First Ladies as Ambassadors for the “More Than a Mother” campaign, working to break the stigma around infertility and promote gender equality.
At the Committee Meeting held on Thursday, June 19, Mrs.Lordina Mahama through her presentation showed video documentary of her varied projects aimed at impacting lives.
The documentary showcased her extensive works in Education, health and other sectors of the country.
This received applauds and commendation from her colleague First Ladies and leadership of Merck Foundation.
Expressing gratitude to the Merck Foundation, she reiterated her and the Lordina Foundation’s commitment to strengthening collaboration for enhanced initiatives in health, education, and combating social stigma across Ghana.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, Dubai
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Police arrest five suspects for robbery at Dompom in Western Region
The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects for armed robbery at a mining site at Dompim in the Western Region.
Preliminary investigations established that five armed men attacked the mining site, robbing workers of gold concentrate amidst gunfire.
One of the suspects, Akwasi Abban, was arrested at the scene by workers at the site while the others escaped.
Suspect Akwasi Abban admitted to the robbery and mentioned the site foreman, Ebenezer Soore, as the person who provided information to the robbery syndicate.
Suspect Soore was subsequently arrested.
Three of the accomplices, Elijah Arthur alias Possible, Elisha Arthur alias Skonzy, and David Agyarko alias Big Man, were later arrested on June 2, 2025.
All the suspects have since been put before court and remanded into prison custody.
