Kargil, Jan 10, 2023: Baqirya Health Care & Research Center (BHC&RC) Kargil in collaboration with Block Medical Officer Community Health Center (CHC), Sankoo, Kargil holds an awareness Programme on Menstrual Health and Hygiene with sensitization regarding use of Menstrual Cup at Shakhoq Community Hall GM Pore today.

On this occasion Block Medical Officer Community Health Center Sankoo Dr Ghulam Hussain, Dr Nasreen Fatima Gynaecologist Obstetrician CHC Sankoo & President of (BHC&RC) Kargil, Community Health Officer’s(CHO’s) ANMs, ASHA’s attended in addition to a good number of girl students in menstrual age.

The main objective of awareness program was to sensitize among sisters on menstrual hygiene and to ensure safe disposal of sanitary pads.

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They were also informed about how they can seek help in case of any problem related to menstruation.

During the course of awareness program Dr Nasreen Fatima Gynaecologist Obstetrician & Vice President of Baqirya Health Care & Research Centre Kargil (BHC&RC) highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene and raise awareness about the social issues faced by women during menstruation and ease of access to sanitary products.

While Block Medical Officer Sankoo Dr Ghulam Hussain speaking on the occasion, highlighted the importance of good menstrual hygiene and spoke about the social issues faced by women during menstruation.

Meanwhile a training on PAP semer collection on screening of cernival cancer were also held.