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Aug 30 , 2025.

The number of girls under 17 in Ethiopia without access to proper menstrual health and sanitation materials, a silent burden that shapes their school attendance, dignity, and long-term opportunities.


PUBLISHED ON Aug 30,2025 [ VOL 26 , NO 1322]

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