Ministry to develop guidelines and break the silence around menopause – Dr Pillay

The Ministry of Health will be developing guidelines and training materials for healthcare workers to improve their understanding and response to menopause in women.

This has been highlighted by Head of Family Health at the Ministry of Health, Doctor Rachel Pillay during a discussion on menopause on the fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.

Dr Pillay says if healthcare workers do not recognise the symptoms of menopause holistically, they will not respond appropriately, but rather only treat individuals for the symptoms they present with—such as anaemia.

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She says capacity building for every individual healthcare worker is important, and once this is done, there is a need to ramp up efforts and break the silence further.

Dr. Pillay says we need to educate our population and strengthen this space, and honestly move forward with the response to addressing this aspect of wellness for women.

She has stressed the importance of breaking the silence so that women can get the help they need.

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