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Teenage pregnancies - what are the risks?

Michael Oti | Elayne Okaya | Okeri Ngutjinazo | Mira Fricke

Being a pregnant teenager can have devastating consequences. Research from Kenya highlights this reality: teenage motherhood increases the risk of poverty and violence for young girls. However, in the face of despair, there are stories of resilience and hope. In this emotional conversation with Dr. Caroline Vundi, Cindy shares how she managed to turn her life around after becoming a mother.

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Perpetutal Gbekor was left by her partner because he did not like her being overweight. Today, she is fighting herself back into the center of attention – by dancing. Our Dr. Chinonso Egemba met her to learn what being obese means for her mental and physical wellbeing.

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Miscarriage and stillbirth: How to overcome them

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Losing a baby can be a very difficult experience for couples. Whether it is a miscarriage or a stillbirth, couples are often left alone with their questions. In this episode of Healthy Me, No Cap, medical doctor Chinonso Egemba (Aproko Doctor) in Lagos, meets the mother of a stillborn baby to discuss these questions and stresses why parents need empathy and support rather than judgement.

A screenshot showing two women and an illustration of a van with a heart (and heart rate line) in the side door

A screenshot showing two women and an illustration of a van with a heart (and heart rate line) in the side door

Cervical cancer: The importance of early screening

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Do you experience pelvic pain or unusual bleeding between periods? You should get screened for cervical cancer. This condition is very common in African women, but is treatable if caught early. In this episode of Healthy Me, Dr. Caroline Vundi meets a young survivor of cervical cancer.

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Healthy Me, No Cap!

Healthy Me, No Cap! is once again hitting the streets of Lagos, Accra, and Nairobi. And this time, our signature Matatu is rolling into a brand-new destination: Uganda.

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