Persons with disabilities have a higher risk of experiencing a wide range of challenges such as exclusion, limited access to quality care and facilities, to education and/or to other opportunities. The layered disadvantages faced by persons with disabilities also causes a higher risk of developing secondary conditions or health problems, which may in turn negatively impact their wellbeing. Furthermore, persons with disabilities still encounter barriers of accessibility (e.g. time, distance, affordability and accommodation at sanitation facilities) to menstrual health-related products, information, safety, facilities and services.
This technical brief addresses the critical need to integrate menstrual health into policies and programs for individuals with disabilities and other marginalized groups in Africa. It highlights the layered discrimination these groups face and the importance of ensuring equitable access to menstrual health resources, services, and information.
