Sensels School has observed World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 with a renewed call for stronger advocacy on menstrual health, mental well-being, and the dignity of the girl child. The event brought together stakeholders from education, health, security, and traditional leadership, including officials from the Ghana Education Service and mental health professionals, to promote awareness and break the stigma surrounding menstruation.
The Proprietress of Sensels School, Ambassador Rev. Dr. Abena Tay, has reaffirmed the school’s commitment to advancing menstrual health education while promoting confidence, dignity, and holistic development among adolescent girls.
Speaking at the World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026 celebration at Taifa in the Ga East Municipality, Ambassador Rev. Dr. Abena Tay emphasised that menstrual health should be openly discussed in schools and communities as part of essential health education, rather than being treated as a cultural taboo.
She noted that many girls continue to struggle with stigma, misinformation and limited access to sanitary products, challenges that affect not only their education but also their emotional well-being and self-esteem.
Ambassador Rev. Dr. Abena Tay called for stronger collaboration among parents, teachers, health professionals, and traditional leaders to ensure that girls are well-informed and adequately supported throughout their development.
She also stressed that menstruation is a natural biological process and should never be a basis for shame, exclusion or discrimination in school or society.
Adding a health dimension to the discussion, Dr. Maame Ama-Gyaa Anim of the Accra Psychiatric Hospital highlighted the mental health implications linked to poor menstrual hygiene management and stigma, warning that emotional distress, anxiety and low self-worth can arise when girls lack adequate support systems during their menstrual cycle. She called for greater psychosocial support and continuous education to strengthen girls’ mental resilience.
On education, the Ga East Municipal Education Director, Mr. Eric Saye, commended Sensels School for leading the advocacy, describing menstrual hygiene education as a critical component of girl-child development and academic retention. He encouraged schools to create safe and inclusive environments where girls can learn without fear or embarrassment.
The programme further encouraged open dialogue, education, and sustained advocacy to eliminate myths and cultural misconceptions surrounding menstruation.
Sensels School reiterated its commitment to the holistic development of learners—academically, socially, emotionally, and physically—while ensuring that girls are empowered to grow into confident and responsible women.
The event ended with a strong appeal for continued collaboration and investment in menstrual hygiene and mental health education to safeguard the dignity, confidence, and future of the girl child.
