On Friday, the Ministry of Health received 4000 Dignity Kits courtesy of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean in collaboration with the Canadian Government.
Valued at US$70,000, a release from the Ministry of Health said that this donation marks a key step towards enhancing menstrual hygiene programmes, particularly for adolescent girls, across the country.
Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony emphasised the importance of the donation in supporting the ministry’s ongoing efforts to promote menstrual hygiene. He highlighted the challenges faced by young women in accessing essential hygiene products in some communities and the impact the Dignity Kits will have in addressing such issues.
“Within the ministry, there is a programme dedicated to menstrual hygiene, and this donations will certainly augment that programme. In some communities in our country, young women have difficulties accessing these products, and therefore, this will work effectively”, the Minister said.
The partnership between UNFPA and the Canadian Government underlined their commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the health and well-being of adolescents, particularly in addressing menstrual hygiene needs.
The ceremony was attended by Dr Ertenisa Hamilton, the Director of Family and Primary Health Care Services; Cilandell Glen, Adolescent Health Coordinator; Elizabeth Arnold, Talbert Director-Representative of UNFPA; Tariq Williams, Senior International Assistance Officer; Adam Loyer, Head of Cooperation at Global Affairs Canada; Batula Abdi, Sexual Reproductive Health Technical Advisor attached to UNFPA and Adler Bynoe, Liaison Officer also attached to UNFPA.
