Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has launched a national program to distribute free sanitary pads to girls in Junior and Senior High Schools.

The initiative targets a long-standing challenge that causes many girls to miss school during their menstrual periods. By providing this essential support, the government hopes to improve attendance and performance.

It’s a move that has drawn praise from education advocates and gender equality groups, who see it as a major stride toward empowering young girls.

The program is expected to reach thousands of students, helping them focus on their studies without the stress of menstrual hygiene barriers.