Softcare champions menstrual dignity, donates sanitary products on Menstrual Hygiene Day

Softcare FM Manufacturing Company has commemorated the 2026 International Menstrual Hygiene Day with a campaign highlighting the critical role of youth-led leadership in driving community wellness and creating safe, stigma-free spaces for open conversations around menstrual dignity.

The theme for this year, “Period Friendly World,” underscores the need for collective efforts to build a society where menstruation is no longer surrounded by stigma. As part of the commemoration, Softcare donated sanitary products to vulnerable women and schoolgirls as part of its social impact drive.

A key feature of the initiative was a partnership with the Women’s Commission of Takoradi Technical University (TTU), which supported a menstrual hygiene education campaign across Takoradi. Premium sanitary pads were distributed to empower hundreds of junior high school girls.

Recognised by Frost & Sullivan as a pacesetter in both the baby diaper and sanitary pad markets in Africa in terms of production volume, Softcare FM Manufacturing Company has, over the past two decades, built a reputation beyond branding, positioning itself as a major player in protecting the dignity of women and children globally. The company currently operates in more than 30 countries across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

In Ghana, Softcare has the capacity to produce about 7 million packs monthly, ensuring a consistent large-scale supply at competitive prices. The company employs more than 1,000 people, about 90 per cent of whom are locals, many of them women.

Beyond production and philanthropy, Softcare continues to contribute significantly to the national economy. The company is fully tax-compliant and has paid millions of Ghana cedis to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) since beginning operations, positioning itself as a reliable partner in national development.

Softcare is certified under ISO 9001 for Quality Management, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. These certifications reflect its commitment to consistent product quality, environmental responsibility, and workplace safety, while complying with Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) regulations.

The company has received recognition from senior government officials, including Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Trade, Industry and Agribusiness Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, among others, who have visited its production facility.



Softcare’s flagship sanitary pad has become a leading choice among millions of Ghanaian women and girls, praised for its quality and affordability compared to imported brands. The company says this also supports Ghana’s industrialisation agenda by reducing import dependence and strengthening local production.

As part of government efforts under the Free Sanitary Pad Programme, Softcare supports the distribution of sanitary products to more than two million schoolgirls nationwide, while continuing its advocacy to reduce period poverty and promote adolescent health education.

The company has also received multiple awards, including the Overall Best Industrial Company and Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awards from the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), in recognition of its performance and community impact.

Strategically located behind West Hills Mall on SSNIT Road in Dunkonaa, Weija, Accra, Softcare says it remains open to partnerships, bulk supply, and nationwide distribution.



From sanitary pads and diapers to baby pants and wet wipes, Softcare FM Manufacturing Company continues to position itself as a provider of quality, affordable hygiene products while supporting women, strengthening communities, and contributing to industrial growth.