Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - A Nigerian doctor, Aniekwe Donald, has raised an alarm over the alleged presence of volatile organic compounds in disposable sanitary pads in Nigeria.
In a viral video, Doctor Aniekwe said his social media
handles have repeatedly been taken down after he asked what the Nigerian
Administration for Food, Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC and the
Standards Organization of Nigeria SON, had done concerning the 2024
recommendation from the Scientist of the Defence Academy and Scientists of the
Airforce Institute of Technology, when their chemical analysis showed that
sanitary pads in Nigeria contain Volatile Organic Compounds in varying
concentrations.
He argued that Nigerian women have the right to know the
chemical compounds contained in the sanitary pads they wear. He also questioned
why Nigerians cannot easily access the guidelines for the composition of
sanitary pads made in Nigeria.
According to Aniekwe, sanitary pads with unwholesome
components, aside from causing itching, rashes, dermatitis, or boils, can also
cause hormonal imbalance, reproductive problems, menstrual cycle changes, and,
in some cases, cancer and uterine disease.
He accused affected brands of choosing to silence any woman
complaining by sending them PR packages and forcing them to take review videos
on social media.
Reacting to his post, Kingibe said these concerns cannot be
ignored and called on NAFDAC, SON and other relevant regulatory authorities to
immediately investigate these findings, conduct comprehensive safety
assessments, strengthen quality control measures, and provide clear and
transparent information to the public.
‘’Women deserve access to safe menstrual hygiene products and the assurance that the products they use every month will not put their health at risk.'' she said
See her post below:
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