University of Cape Town

Rondebosch, Western Cape, South Africa


Purpose

To assess the vaginal microbiome in young, generally healthy women from Southern and Eastern Africa relative to menstrual product use and hygiene practices

Division

Gender Equality

Date

November 2024

Region Served

AFRICA

Committed amount

$495,142

Grant topic

Empower Women and Girls

Duration (months)

23

Grantee location

Rondebosch, Western Cape, South Africa

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