Sambo, Joy; Nyambe, Sikopo; Yamauchi, Taro; (2025) Obstacles and challenges of policy implementation on menstrual health and hygiene for schoolgirls: Insights from stakeholders in Kafue District of Lusaka, Zambia. Education and Conflict Review , 6 pp. 89-96. 10.14324/000.ch.10216111.

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Proper Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) is an international health priority that impacts schoolgirls’ educational attainment. Girls’ educational access remains challenging due to political limitations, economic hardships, and cultural stigmatisation surrounding menstruation. This further hinders girls from fully realising their potential. This research investigates the role of policymakers in the Kafue District of Lusaka Province, Zambia, in promoting Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) among schoolgirls. The study found a knowledge gap among key policymakers, stakeholders, community members, private institutions, and ministry representatives regarding existing MHH policies in Kafue. The results revealed that few participants understood and contributed to the District’s MHH initiatives, policies, and projects. Despite the Zambian government distributing sanitary materials to schoolgirls, lack of sustainable resource allocation, economic hardships, and political continuity remain critical MHH concerns. The study highlights the need for a better understanding and support of MHH policies to help girls realise their potential fully.

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