{
  "id": 459706,
  "title": "Local pad manufacturing initiative launched for rural women in KwaZulu-Natal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/local-pad-manufacturing-initiative-launched-for-rural-women-in",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-10T09:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/dailynews/news/2026-08-10-local-pad-manufacturing-initiative-launched-for-rural-women-in-kwazulu-natal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sivananda World Peace Foundation and Sulabh International, India, have formed a partnership to initiate local production of sanitary pads for rural women in KwaZulu-Natal. This effort is part of the Foundation's Outreach and Wellness Programmes, which are guided by the principles of serving others, love, and doing good deeds. Prince Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu, the Foundation's President, emphasized the importance of menstrual health as a basic human right, stating that no girl should miss school and no woman should endure suffering due to a lack of access to sanitary products.\n\nAbha Kumar, from Sulabh International, expressed gratitude for the collaboration, highlighting that their partnership aims to deliver a sustainable solution to rural communities. Together, they are dedicated to enhancing the dignity, health, and empowerment of women and girls in KwaZulu-Natal's rural areas. Sulabh International, renowned for its expertise in sanitation and social upliftment, will contribute technical knowledge and effective models to facilitate the launch. The manufacturing facility will concentrate on serving underprivileged rural regions first. Both organizations will collaborate closely with local leaders, schools, and community health workers to guarantee proper distribution, education, and enduring impact.",
  "summary": "The Sivananda World Peace Foundation announces a partnership with Sulabh International to manufacture sanitary pads for rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal, aiming to enhance women's health, dignity, and empowerment.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}