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Real health stories told in a Matatu. For young people in sub-Saharan Africa. We talk about health issues that are often feared or ignored.

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Teenage pregnancies - what are the risks?

Being a pregnant teenager can have devastating consequences.
HealthMarch 22, 202405:36 min
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Endometriosis: Painful periods aren't normal

Ritha shares her journey battling endometriosis. She discusses her strategies for coping with the condition.
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How a woman in Tanzania overcame her heroin addiction

A former addict in Tanzania talks of how she started using heroin and the methadone program that helped her get clean.
HealthFebruary 13, 202405:33 min
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Miscarriage and stillbirth: How to overcome them

Losing a baby can be a very difficult experience for couples - whether it is a miscarriage or a stillbirth.
HealthJanuary 19, 202405:39 min
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STI – no need to be ashamed!

STIs or sexually transmitted infections are common. Itching or pain in the genitals can be the first signs.
HealthDecember 11, 202305:27 min
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Don't let obesity take you down

Dr. Chinonso Egemba meets a plus size dancer to learn what being obese means for her mental and physical wellbeing.
HealthNovember 22, 202305:33 min
Healthy Me: How to overcome Post Traumatic Stress logo shows two men and a matata with a pink heart on it

PTSD: Healing after Nigeria's EndSARS protests

Two years have passed since the #EndSARS protest but for some young Nigerians, the trauma lives on.
HealthNovember 9, 202305:36 min
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Cervical cancer: The importance of early screening

Cervical cancer is very common in African women — but treatable if caught early.
HealthOctober 30, 202304:55 min
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How Nkiruka Azutoru won her fight against depression

Meet a young Nigerian who conquered her depression.
HealthOctober 30, 202305:28 min
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Is anxiety on the rise in Kenya?

Severe anxiety affects one in 10 people in Kenya. Dr. Caroline Vundi shares some tips for managing the condition.
HealthOctober 30, 202305:31 min