Japan's Unicharm to sell sanitary pads in central Africa

Manufacturer eyes educational campaign in Ghana, Kenya and Ivory Coast to spur growth

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Unicharm will sell its Sofy sanitary pads in Ghana, Ivory Coast and Kenya. (Photo by Nikkei)

HIROMOTO DEGUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese personal care goods maker Unicharm will sell its Sofy menstrual pads in three central African countries, as well as educate consumers about them in a region where disposable sanitary products are not in widespread use.

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