Business owners in Dong Nai ignore shyness, buy thousands of tampons packages for women in the blockade area

This is considered a very practical action for women at this time.

Because they are not classified as necessities, the distribution and transportation of sanitary napkins, diapers and diapers in Ho Chi Minh City and many southern provinces face difficulties. Diana Unicharm Joint Stock Company said that distributors and sales staff of the enterprise were blocked by functional forces at the checkpoint when transporting sanitary napkins, diapers and diapers to retail points.

The functional force at the checkpoint explained that these products are not in the group of essential items during the epidemic, so they cannot be transported or circulated. In the localities, Dong Nai currently considers sanitary napkins, diapers and diapers to be essential items and stated in the guiding document.

In the midst of this situation, realizing that many women in blockades and quarantine areas have difficulty in buying personal items, but may still be afraid to ask people to buy them for them, Mr. Nguyen Minh Trong - business owner Industry in Dong Nai bought sanitary napkins to give to women at 28 blockade checkpoints.

It is known that on July 29, he bought thousands of packs of tampons and directly donated to the sisters at 28 blockade checkpoints in Xuan My commune, Cam My district, Dong Nai. "During that operation, I noticed that many women in the blockade and isolation areas had difficulty in buying personal items. There were many people who were afraid, so they did not dare to ask the staff on duty to leave. buy help.

When Dong Nai implements the distance according to directive 16, shopping becomes even more difficult because shops are closed and delivery services are limited. Understanding that fact, I decided to buy sanitary napkins for them."

Mr. Trong also confided that because he was a man, he went to give out items that were considered "delicate", so he was a bit shy at first, but in general, it is an item that many women need at this time, so when helping I feel very happy with many people.

"At first, I was also afraid that they would be afraid to admit it, but when I got there, I realized that it is an item that many women need right now. I don't mind, so I hope you don't mind, just take it boldly if you need it. . Do this, I don't think much. I just want to spread the message "women are for love", so please be proud to bring them joy".

It is known that since the outbreak of the disease again until now, Mr. Trong has also participated in many activities to support food and necessities for people in difficulty, people in the blockade area in the locality.

During this time, fortunately, his business was not affected much, so he had funds to carry out charity programs. Before planning to support, he contacted the local leadership in advance.

"Food and necessities contributed by myself, I do it within my ability. Fortunately, when I contacted, I was supported and facilitated by local officials and leaders." . - he said. To ensure the health and safety of himself and his family, when participating in activities, he always strictly follows the 5K principle.

In the near future, he also plans to support more necessities for some areas in Ho Chi Minh City that are facing difficulties because of the epidemic.

According to research by Nielsen U&A 2021, tampons are the basic measure used by Vietnamese women during the menstrual cycle. The number of women who need to use this item is 30 million, and the number of pads to use is 16 for a cycle.

With diapers, there are about 3 million babies aged 0-2 needing them. The average baby needs 90 - 120 diapers a month, at peak, a newborn may need more than 10 pieces a day. As for adult diapers, according to statistics, the number of people with urinary problems who have to use diapers is nearly 1.4 million people nationwide.