As the world marks the International Day of the Girl Child, one powerful voice is rising — SHE HELPING HAND — urging parents, educators, and health authorities to take a closer look at a silent but deadly challenge facing girls: anemia.
In an exclusive interview, Lady Consuella E. Obeng, CEO of She Helping Hand, described anemia as an “unseen enemy stealing the strength, confidence, and potential of countless young girls.”
She explained that while many girls already battle stigma and discomfort during menstruation, the loss of iron during their periods often leaves them weak, dizzy, and fatigued — and in severe cases, struggling to even breathe properly.
“Imagine a girl trying to focus in class when her body is literally running out of energy,” Lady Consuella said.
“Add to that the lack of clean and private places to change during menstruation — and you see how easily vulnerability creeps in.”
She warned that such conditions push some girls to seek help or attention from the wrong people, often exposing them to exploitation and teenage pregnancy.
For She Helping Hand, this is more than a health issue — it’s a social emergency that demands coordinated action.
“We cannot talk about empowering girls without first protecting their health,” Lady Consuella stressed.
“An anemic girl cannot learn effectively, dream boldly, or lead confidently. We must tackle the root — not just the symptoms — of the challenges facing our girls.”
SHE HELPING HAND is therefore calling on the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, school authorities, and parents to prioritize anemia awareness, nutrition education, and school-based menstrual health support programs.
This is because when girls are healthy, confident, and strong — families thrive, communities grow, and nations rise.
Let’s give every girl the strength she deserves — no more weak blood, no more weak futures.
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Let’s pay attention to this silent yet very important issue…