NFM to Host X Space on Endometriosis Awareness in Nigeria

Summary: Naija Feminists Media will host an X Space on January 23, 2026, to raise awareness about endometriosis in Nigeria by examining diagnosis gaps, access to care, and the lived experiences of women affected by the condition.

Naija Feminists Media (NFM) is set to host its first X Space of the year on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. WAT. The conversation, titled “Endometriosis in Nigeria: Understanding the Impact, Diagnosis Gaps, and Paths to Care,” is part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness about women’s reproductive health.

Endometriosis is a chronic and often painful condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, commonly affecting the ovaries, fallopian tubes and pelvic lining. This tissue behaves like the lining of the uterus by thickening, breaking down and bleeding during each menstrual cycle, but because it has no way to leave the body, it can cause inflammation, severe pain, scarring, adhesions, and cysts known as endometriomas. One in ten women suffers from endometriosis.

Raising endometriosis awareness is important because the condition remains misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. Awareness efforts aim to promote early diagnosis and treatment, provide accurate information to help women advocate for their health and break the stigma surrounding period pain and women’s reproductive health.

The discussion will focus on improving public understanding of endometriosis in Nigeria, highlighting gaps in diagnosis and access to healthcare, and sharing the lived experiences of women affected by the condition. It will also explore pathways to improved awareness, stronger support systems, and more responsive and equitable healthcare for women living with endometriosis.

Seasoned experts sharing insights include Tinuade Mary O., Executive Director of Women Too Africa Foundation and endometriosis advocate, and Fungai Mutimodyo, a women’s reproductive health advocate focused on raising awareness, reducing stigma, and improving access to care through research and public education.

The discussion will also feature Dr. Irene Udebunana, a doctor, medical robotics developer, feminist, and founder of Kids in LET, who is using her platform to advance conversations on endometriosis, reproductive justice and women’s health across Africa.

Join the conversation with NFM on January 23, 2026, as stakeholders discuss a critical health issue affecting women and examine how Nigeria can move towards more equitable healthcare systems that adequately respond to women’s needs.