Health Insurer Sponsors Menstrual Products for Over 4,700 Slovak Girls

Union zdravotná poisťovňa, one of Slovakia's health insurance companies, is providing menstrual products to more than 4,700 girls across the country. The initiative addresses period poverty, a significant issue in Slovakia where menstruation represents not just a natural part of growing up but also a financial burden for thousands of girls and their families. The program highlights the economic challenges many Slovak families face in affording basic hygiene products, potentially affecting girls' school attendance and overall well-being during their menstrual cycles.