Monica Chakwera For Open Talk On Menstruation By Mphatso Nkuonera Lilongwe, May 6, Mana: First lady Madame Monica Chakwera says time has come now to break the silence on menstruation issues saying it affects girls who initially deserved better menstrual health and hygiene services. She made the remarks at Mtunthama State Lodge in Lilongwe on Thursday during a symbolic presentation of menstrual health and hygiene kits. “The country can cut the poverty line by allowing girls who are ready and committed for school to let them accomplish their dream so that in one generation we can turn things around. “We must level the playing field so that stigma is defeated and the country backtracks from preventing talking of menstrual issues openly. It must no longer be a secret, let’s talk about it now,” she appealed.