On Thursday, 28th May 2026, the District Chief Executive for North Tongu, Hon. Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe, joined the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, fellow Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, heads of institutions, queen mothers and other distinguished guests at St. Catherine Senior High School, Agbakofe, in the South Tongu District for the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration. The event was held on behalf of the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman.

The celebration brought together key stakeholders to raise awareness on menstrual hygiene management and advocate for improved access to sanitary products for girls and young women. As part of the programme, sanitary pads were distributed to vulnerable schools and institutions across the Volta Region to help address period poverty and support girls in their educational pursuits.

The initiative forms part of Government’s broader commitment to promoting gender equality, safeguarding the dignity of girls and ensuring that menstruation does not become a barrier to education and personal development. Participants also highlighted the importance of creating supportive environments where girls can openly discuss menstrual health and access the resources they need.

Hon. Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe commended His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, Her Excellency Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, the Volta Regional Minister and all partners involved for their dedication to advancing the welfare of girls and women across the country.

She reaffirmed her commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the health, dignity, confidence and educational success of the girl child, emphasizing that collective action remains essential in building a society where every girl has the opportunity to thrive and achieve her full potential.

The celebration further underscored the importance of sustained collaboration among government institutions, development partners and community leaders in addressing menstrual health challenges and empowering girls through education and social support.