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Breaking the taboos around menstruation

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December 22, 2021

Talking about periods and menstrual hygiene is still considered a taboo in many societies and it's something that Fayruz Adan is trying to change. After studying and starting a career in health care provision in the UK, Adan returned to Kenya to raise awareness and provide better access to sanitary products for women and girls who can't afford them.

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