Review of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) actions with a focus on solid waste: Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh

Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) was identified as a key need in the initial Appeal launched in March 2017. There have been large scale distributions of both hygiene and dignity kits as part of the operation. More broadly, there is a lack of documented experiences and best practices on disposal of menstrual waste. In August 2018, the Swedish Red Cross and IFRC engaged a consultant to review MHM actions as part of the current PMO and to explore the linkages further between MHM and solid waste management (SWM).

This report outlines the findings and recommendations to improve MHM actions as part of the ongoing response and more broadly for future operations.