Tanzania to install sanitary pads vending machines in all public schools

DAR ES SALAAM, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian health authorities said on Friday plans were underway to install sanitary pads vending machines in all public schools to allow girl students to have uninterrupted education.

The Minister for Health Ummy Mwalimu said girls in public schools lost between 30 and 40 days of study annually for lack of access to sanitary pads.

"The vending machines will enable girl st