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GroundUp reports that some wheelchair users in Cape Town say the adult diapers supplied by clinics do not last the month. Provincial and city authorities describe different approaches…
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Nigeria’s Raw Materials Research and Development Council reports a visit to Pad-Up Creations in Niger State to examine manufacturing and discuss local raw materials. The council says the…
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Jiangsu Excellent Medical Technology Group disclosed on May 25, 2026 that its Moroccan manufacturing project had held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 24.
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The prize organizers list the Rwanda-based business among five finalists. Its official sales range includes reusable adult-incontinence items.
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Kenya News Agency reported on April 22, 2026 that Safaricom Foundation had donated two diaper-making machines, valued together at KSh 500,000, to Arise and Shine in Kericho. The…
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South African washable hygiene-products maker Leafline completed the Global Export Passport Programme in February 2026, PE Express reported on March 24. The Bathurst company’s range includes adult incontinence…
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Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority treats both baby and adult diapers as products requiring registration, according to a Ghana News Agency report dated December 18, 2025. The report…
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South Africa published a draft strategy addressing the design, reuse, control and disposal of absorbent hygiene products for public comment on April 11, 2025. The government index identifies…
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The county’s 2026–2027 plan records previous support for vulnerable groups, including children’s and adult diapers.
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IDC’s 2025 report describes approved funding for machinery and power measures at the South African producer of Active Care adult diapers.
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Uganda’s High Court dismissed a judicial-review application challenging value-added tax on adult diapers in a ruling dated March 19, 2026, according to New Vision. The case was brought…
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Mauritius included adult diapers in its essential-goods price subsidy from January 15, 2026. The Mauritius Revenue Authority identifies December 23, 2025 as the date the government announced this…
