Abbondio Chiotis
As a result of many disasters, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beirut explosion, and the economic collapse, severe period poverty has dramatically expanded throughout Lebanon. Lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, cosy settings, and sufficient education about menstrual health are all examples of period poverty. Our study aims to examine stakeholder perspectives on the Lebanese public health policy regarding menstrual health, the evolving challenges it faces in the context of the current economic collapse, and to recommend solutions due to the significant negative effects of period poverty on Lebanese women's health. The difficulties with menstruation health were divided into old and new difficulties. The social, physical, and mental effects of poor menstruation health were addressed. Stakeholders offered both immediate and long-term advice. In the short term, it was suggested that the financial burden be reduced by providing coupons or by subsidising menstruation products. Long-term proposals included encouraging local production to ensure future sustainability, effective education at all levels, and collaboration between important figures in the corporate and public sectors.