By Awu Joycelyn Afia (A Level 300 student of UniMAC-GIJ)
Sanitary pads are a necessity for women around the world, but unfortunately, they are often priced out of reach for many women, especially those living in poverty.
This has led to many women resorting to using unhygienic and unsafe alternatives during their periods, which can lead to a host of health issues.
There is a pressing need to reduce the prices of sanitary pads in order to ensure that all women have access to safe and hygienic menstrual products.
This can be achieved through a variety of means, including government subsidies, increased competition in the market, and better distribution networks.
One of the main reasons why sanitary pads are so expensive is because they are subject to high taxes and tariffs.
Governments can help reduce the prices of these products by exempting them from taxes or providing subsidies to manufacturers. This can help to make sanitary pads more affordable for women who are living in poverty.
Another way to reduce the prices of sanitary pads is to increase competition in the market. This can be achieved by encouraging more manufacturers to enter the market, which will drive down prices through competition.
Governments can also provide incentives to manufacturers to produce more affordable sanitary pads, such as tax breaks or grants.
Finally, better distribution networks can help to ensure that sanitary pads are more accessible to women in rural and remote areas. This can be achieved through partnerships between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies.
By working together, these groups can establish better distribution networks that can ensure that sanitary pads are available to women in all parts of the country.
In conclusion, reducing the prices of sanitary pads is essential in order to ensure that all women have access to safe and hygienic menstrual products. This can be achieved through a variety of means, including government subsidies, increased competition in the market, and better distribution networks.
By working together, we can ensure that all women have access to the products they need to manage their periods safely and with dignity.
