INVESTING IN RESEARCH TO ADDRESS UNANSWERED QUESTIONS ON MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT (MHM)

Investing in research to address unanswered questions on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) products and disposal and waste management options will inform smarter policies and programs and build stronger markets Patrick Maboshe, the Executive Director. Issued by the Maboshe Memorial Centre - MMC Cell #: +260979997382, +260975077808 and +260954655071 Email: mmcoffice8@gmail.com or mmcmonguheadoffice@ymail.com Website: - https://mmc695.webnode.com/ Facebook page: - http://www.facebook.com/maboshememorialc Twitter: -https://twitter.com/mmc_office Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11503066/admin/

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