Sexual health, Covid-19 vaccines
A neglected area of women’s reproductive health and concerns over Covid-19 vaccination in Africa.
We’re looking at a health issue that disproportionately affects black women - Uterine fibroids. These are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb. There is little research on what causes fibroids or how to prevent them.
Azeezat Olaoluwa, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News Women’s Affairs journalist based in Lagos, has been investigating.
And the findings from a small study in South Africa on a leading Covid-19 vaccine have led to questions over its effectiveness. This one offers the most promise for Africa as it doesn’t need to be kept at super low temperatures. There are still plans to roll out this vaccine across Africa, though South Africa is now looking for alternatives. Rhoda Odhiambo has been looking into what it all means.
Presented by Priscilla Ngethe.
(Picture: A socially-distanced queue in Kenya. Credit: Getty Images).
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- Sat 20 Feb 2021 18:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
- Sun 21 Feb 2021 09:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service