The forum aims at raising awareness on menstrual hygiene and HPV prevention among out-of- school youth.

The forum is being organised by Children and Youth in Broadcasting, the Curious Minds, in collaboration with UNICEF Ghana and the Ghana Health Service (GHS).

It is targeting adolescents who are not in school and often lack access to essential health information.

The event brought together traditional leaders, religious figures, parents, and young people to discuss barriers that prevent adolescents from accessing health services.

Mrs Cynthia Anna Amoo, Asante Mampong Municipal Director of the Ghana Health Service, identified stigma, cultural misconceptions, limited parental involvement, and poor community engagement as persistent challenges.

“These factors often leave young girls unprepared for menstruation, leading to a lack of knowledge about proper hygiene and sanitary practices,” she said.

Mrs Amoo urged parents to take an active role in educating their daughters on menstrual hygiene, including the correct use and disposal of sanitary materials.