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Is the hospital responsible for providing basic hygiene products like sanitary pads and tampons? There is an answer from the Ministry of Health

MedExpress Team

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Published May 9, 2024 11:29

Is the hospital responsible for providing basic hygiene products like sanitary pads and tampons? There is an answer from the Ministry of Health - Header image
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Ombudsman addressed speeches to Education Minister Barbara Nowacka and Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna regarding so-called menstrual poverty.

He points out that menstruation is a natural part of life, the importance of which in the perspective of health, including public health, is increasing over the years. This should be reflected in the public authorities' approach to this issue. And every menstruating person should have the right to be treated with dignity and feel safe during this period.

Unfortunately, the lack of sanitary pads, personal hygiene products and ignorance combined with stereotypes and stigma, push many of them into menstrual poverty. Menstruating women sometimes have limited access to hygiene products and sanitation needed during menstruation, particularly due to their more difficult living situation, but also - menstrual education.

In a letter to the MZ, the Ombudsman points out that menstruation should be qualified as a health problem with physical, psychological and social dimensions, whi...

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