May 30, 2017, Delhi – Fortis La Femme in association with Sachi Saheli, a Delhi based NGO organized a human chain rally recently to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day in the presence of Manish Sisodiya, Honourable Deputy CM, Government NCT Delhi. The event was also supported by many NGOs like NAZ Foundation, SARD, Nav Srishti who also participated in the rally. The rally witnessed a participation of approximately 4000 people including school students who also presented street play on breaking the myths around this taboo. The overall purpose of the rally was to draw larger attention to the issue of menstrual hygiene, get more people involved in the movement, get media to talk about and build a momentum for something truly sustainable through commitments.
Menstrual Hygiene Day raised awareness towards the challenges women and girls face due to their menstruation. A majority of women in rural India lack information about menstruation including access to menstrual products and sanitary mechanisms for disposing menstrual waste. According to a study “Sanitary Protection: Every Woman’s Health Right”, undertaken by AC Nielsen conducted in 2011 indicated that only 12 percent of women of reproductive age in India use sanitary napkins.
Anika Parashar, COO Fortis La Femme said, “Menstrual Hygiene is one of the major growing concerns in India and has to be addressed at the earliest. We will soon be starting adolescent and menopause clinics to spread awareness and ensure good health and support the initiative.”
Fortis La Femme has taken the challenge to break the silence and build awareness about the fundamental role that good menstrual hygiene management (MHM) plays in enabling women and girls to be confident an well protected about their health and hygiene.
About Fortis La Femme
Fortis La Femme has been conceptualized to provide a comprehensive; tailor made, clinical and holistic care offering designed just for women; caring for their complete health and wellness needs in warm and nurturing spaces. Our target group encompasses women between the ages of 15 and 65 who are evolved; who are looking for superlative medical and holistic healthcare at the best price. We are looking to empower women with information, health and wellness solutions to make their lives easier, to help them make better life choices.
Fortis La Femme is a growing chain of hospitals already present in Delhi, Bangalore and Jaipur inspired by the core belief that a woman is a very special person with special needs. Medical care at the hospitals includes Obstetrics (Painless Labor), Gynecology, Neonatology (Level III NICU), Anesthesia, General & Laparoscopic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgeries and Genetic & Fetal Medicine. Fortis La Femme provides comprehensive clinical and holistic care designed just for women which covers every stage of a woman’s life from birth, adolescence, motherhood, to menopause and beyond.