The increasing cases of cervical cancer and other related diseases among women and girls in Nigeria have been attributed to poor menstrual hygiene. This was disclosed by Dr Valda Martins, a lecturer at the Federal University of Technology, FUT, Minna, during the launch of her book, Menstrual Hygiene Among Women, in Minna, Niger State.
Dr Martins emphasised that poor menstrual hygiene management is a major contributor to the rising cases of cervical cancer and other related diseases among women and girls. The academic noted that the lack of awareness and sensitisation on menstrual hygiene has left many women and girls unable to properly manage their menstruation.
'This is a ticking time bomb, and if we don't take urgent action, cases of cervical cancer and other related diseases will continue to rise,' Dr Martins said. Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, former Governor of Niger State, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Hamisu Jankaro, emphasised the importance of menstrual hygiene management. 'Menstrual hygiene is not just a health issue but also a human rights issue.
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