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It's time we prioritized menstrual health in Nigeria. Here's why

Teenage girls being trained on the production of reusable sanitary pads: Girls lose 24% of their school days in Nigeria due to menstruation.

Girls lose 24% of their school days in Nigeria due to menstruation. Image: World Economic Forum/Abuja Hub

Favour Godwill
Global Shaper, Abuja Hub, World Economic Forum
Dr. Princess Ifeoma Ike
Public Health Optometrist/CEO Princess Vision Eye Clinic Limited Abuja, Nigeria and Global Shaper, Abuja Hub, World Economic Forum
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