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STI – no need to be ashamed!

Elayne Okaya | Michael Oti | Anna Carthaus | Mira Fricke | Okeri Ngutjinazo
December 11, 2023

STIs or sexually transmitted infections are common. Itching or pain in the genitals can be the first signs — that's how Michael's symptoms started. Our resident doctor, Dr. Chinonso Egemba, met with him to talk about the shame he felt about his STI and the treatment he received.

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