SPMC Launches 13-Week Radio Series On Menstrual Health Education
SPMC Launches 13-Week Radio Series on Menstrual Health Education The Sanitary Pad Media Campaign SPMC has launched a new 13-week radio programme aimed at improving menstrual health awareness among girls and women through weekly educational broadcasts. The initiative, titled “Your Menstrual Health in 5 Minutes,” will air every Wednesday on Smailz 98.7FM, focusing on breaking stigma, correcting misinformation, and promoting better reproductive health practices. According to organisers, the programme is designed as a short, accessible explainer series that delivers key menstrual health information in simple language within five minutes per episode. The series will run for 13 consecutive weeks, targeting listeners across different age groups, particularly adolescents and young women who often lack access to accurate reproductive health education. It is scheduled to broadcast every Wednesday at 7:55 a.m. on Smailz 98.7FM. SPMC said the programme will address a wide range of menstrual and reproductive health issues, including
- Understanding menstruation as a natural biological process
- Menstrual pain and symptom management
- Hormonal changes and the menstrual cycle
- Premenstrual Syndrome PMS
- Menstrual hygiene practices
- Vaginal discharge and reproductive health awareness
The organisation said the aim is to replace myths and cultural silence with accurate, science-based information. The Convener of SPMC, Anikeade Funke-Treasure Akintoye, said the initiative was designed to address the long-standing silence and misinformation surrounding menstruation in many communities.
She noted that radio remains a powerful tool for health education because it allows listeners to access sensitive information privately, without stigma or embarrassment. The campaign is also aligned with broader advocacy efforts promoting menstrual dignity and improved access to health education for girls and women. Health communication experts involved in the project described menstrual health as a critical public health and gender equity issue that affects education, productivity, and overall wellbeing.They emphasised that improving awareness can help reduce school absenteeism among girls, improve hygiene practices, and encourage early health-seeking behaviour. Smailz 98.7FM, which hosts the programme, is part of Nigeria’s growing community of radio stations focused on public education, entertainment, and social awareness programming. Zeno.FM Organisers said radio was chosen because of its wide reach and accessibility, especially in areas where internet access and health resources may be limited. The 13-week series represents a continued effort by SPMC to use media advocacy to address menstrual health challenges in Nigeria, with the goal of building a more informed and stigma-free society for girls and women.
