The Bangladesh Army has organised an adolescent health awareness training programme for 203 female students at Panchhari Secondary Girls' School in Khagrachhari, focusing on physical and mental changes during puberty, menstrual hygiene and personal cleanliness.
The programme was held under the supervision of the Khagrachhari Zone of the army, with support from Freedom, a sanitary napkin brand of ACI Limited.
Two army doctors and a civilian health worker conducted the sessions, providing students with information on physical and psychological changes during adolescence, hormonal effects, menstrual hygiene, personal cleanliness, healthy diets and mental health.
The training also covered the proper use and replacement of sanitary napkins, safe disposal of used products and reproductive health protection.
The doctors encouraged students to overcome misconceptions and social stigma surrounding adolescent health and to develop greater awareness of personal hygiene and healthcare.
The students actively participated in the programme and sought advice from the medical professionals on various health-related issues.
The organisers expressed hope that the initiative would raise health awareness among adolescent girls and help them lead healthier, more confident lives.
The Bangladesh Army has undertaken the initiative as part of its broader public welfare activities in the Chattogram Hill Tracts, focusing on healthcare, education and social awareness.
