Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria is driving a transformative campaign to reshape the narrative around menstrual health in the country through its flagship initiative, Menstrual Health No Wahala (MH-NoW).
The programme positions menstrual health as a critical public health concern and a matter of gender equality and human rights.
MH-NoW Aims to Uplift 200,000 Girls From Period Poverty in Kano
Operating across six key states Bauchi, Kano, Lagos, Nasarawa, Sokoto, and Akwa Ibom the MH-NoW programme aims to eliminate stigma, expand access to accurate information, and improve the availability of affordable menstrual hygiene products and services.
The initiative focuses particularly on adolescent girls and young women, empowering them to manage menstruation with dignity, safety, and confidence.
One of the programme’s major achievements is the development and national launch of the Menstrual Health Manual and Facilitators’ Guide.
The resource, created in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and other stakeholders, was officially unveiled by the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hon. Iman Sulaiman-Ibrahim, during the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
An Cire wa Dalibai Mata 125 Kaya a Makaranta Saboda Jinin Al’ada
These tools are now being used nationwide to promote advocacy, education, and improved menstrual hygiene practices.
Beyond policy milestones, PSI Nigeria has trained over 300 Menstrual Health Champions, comprising healthcare providers, teachers, journalists, and community influencers, who lead grassroots awareness campaigns.
The organization also produced the “Time of the Month” music video campaign featuring Nollywood stars and Nigerian music icons to combat longstanding myths and taboos around menstruation.
To address product accessibility, PSI Nigeria supports the local production of reusable menstrual hygiene products, while working with regulatory bodies to raise manufacturing standards at the community level.
In the media space, journalists across the implementing states have been trained to improve reporting and visibility on menstrual health issues, ensuring it gains more attention in both mainstream and social media platforms.
Speaking on the programme’s impact, PSI Nigeria emphasized that normalizing the conversation around menstruation and ensuring access to affordable hygiene products is central to improving health outcomes and gender equity.
“Our goal is to ensure that no girl or woman is held back simply because of her period. MH-NoW is more than a health initiative it is a movement for dignity and empowerment,”
PSI Nigeria is the local affiliate of the global non-profit Population Services International (PSI). Since its establishment in 2018, PSI Nigeria has led innovative, evidence-based interventions in sexual and reproductive health, maternal care, and hygiene.
The organization collaborates with government bodies and local partners to deliver sustainable, client-centered health solutions while expanding access to self-care products for women and girls across the country.