JOHANNESBURG - Girls and women face many challenges during their menstrual cycle. Among these are difficulties in accessing hygienic water and sanitation facilities.
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Experts say without access to basic menstrual products or clean, private sanitary areas girls are left with few options, which can affect their confidence and mental well-being.
Dr. Ruth Apostolov, founder of She Powher, is leading Africa’s licensed woman-run menstrual cup manufacturing company and pushing for sustainable solutions that are already making a huge impact.
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