Uganda, April 8 -- Uganda is stepping onto the global stage to shape the first-ever international standards for menstrual products, aimed at creating clear quality requirements that can open access to regional and international markets, while ensuring safer and more affordable products for women and girls. Through the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), the government is drafting these standards, marking a shift from past practice where countries often adopted standards developed elsewhere without input. The ongoing process, which is expected to conclude in 2027, aims to establish universal safety and quality benchmarks for menstrual products. Speaking at the Menstrual Health Symposium organised by the United Nation...