Every month, about 1.8 billion people menstruate around the world. Yet, more than 500 million women, girls and people who menstruate lack access to necessities to manage their menstruation in a dignified, safe and affordable manner.
Having adequate menstrual health is key to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals and attaining gender equality.
This technical brief provides an overview of menstrual health in Africa, with a focus on products, standards, and the value chain. It highlights challenges related to product access, affordability, safety, and acceptability, and offers recommendations for improving menstrual health outcomes.
