AAR Health Services (Uganda) has in collaboration with AFRI Pads and Tahi donated sanitary towels to girls at Kyambogo Primary School.
Speaking during the donation, Leilah Kamulegeya, the PR, Communications and Marketing Manager at AAR Health Services Uganda said the initiative is part of their Corporate Social Responsibility efforts.
“This is part of our efforts aimed at addressing the critical need for dignified menstrual hygiene solutions, enabling schoolgirls in Uganda to attend classes without interruption,”Kamulegeya said.
A recent report by the Auditor General recently said six in 10 female learners have been absent from school due to menstruation.
According to UNESCO, monthly periods, a natural occurrence for women are a major factor keeping over 122 million girls worldwide out of school and in sub-saharan Africa, one in ten girls misses school due to menstruation.

In many parts of Uganda, many girls resort to cutting up old clothes into makeshift pads, leading to frequent infections, school absenteeism, and growing shame.
Leilah Kamulegeya, the PR, Communications and Marketing Manager at AAR Health Services Uganda said they partnered with AFRI Pads, a leading organization in promoting menstrual health and hygiene to provide sustainable sanitary solutions that empower girls and women to manage their menstruation with dignity.
“Through this partnership, we are committed to bridging the gap in menstrual hygiene, promoting education, and supporting the well-being of girls in our communities,” Kamulegeya said.
She added that during the visit, they also educated the girls about menstrual hygiene.
This initiative aims to reduce school absenteeism among girls caused by lack of access to menstrual products, and to create a supportive, stigma-free environment for them to thrive. Together, we can make a difference and create a brighter future for our girls."