Health
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“I watched my mates grow while my life paused,” Sickle Cell Survivor
Summary: Zainab, 27, shares an account of growing up with sickle cell disease after her AS parents married despite knowing the risks, detailing a life shaped by hospitals, loss, stigma, and fragile hope. Her story…
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NFM Hosts X Space on Endometriosis, Spotlighting Diagnosis Gaps and Paths to Care
Summary: NFM hosted an X Space on January 23, 2026, featuring over 150 listeners across three countries to raise awareness of endometriosis in Nigeria, focusing on its symptoms, impact, and the stigma surrounding the condition.…
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Family Demands Justice for Aishatu after Death From Surgical Negligence
Summary: Aishatu Umar, a mother of five from Kano, died on January 11, 2026, after surgeons allegedly left a pair of scissors inside her abdomen during a September operation at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre.…
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Tech Expert Invents Smart Bra that Detects Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Summary: Kemisola Bolariwa, the founder and CEO of Nextwear Technologies, invented a smart bra that detects early-stage breast cancer before symptoms develop. Motivated by the loss of her aunt to breast cancer in 2017 and…
