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Malawian organisation calls for better menopause awareness

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In Malawi, the organisation Project for the Elderly is calling for more information about menopause to combat fear, prejudice and discrimination against affected women. Its director, Emmie Maferano, made the appeal during an awareness activity in Mangochi for Menopause Awareness Day, MBC reports.

The Malawian organisation Project for the Elderly has called for better public information about menopause to help women deal with stigma, fear and misconceptions. The call was made in Mangochi during an activity organised on Sunday for Menopause Awareness Day, according to MBC.

The initiative included a walk to raise public awareness and encourage open discussions about this stage of life. Emmie Maferano, director of Project for the Elderly, said that many women suffer in silence, with some facing anxiety and fear, according to MBC.

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