The Price of Silence: How Stigma Still Shapes Women’s Mental Health
The Price of Silence: How Stigma Still Shapes Women’s Mental Health By Kafayat Busari Bisi was 27, a dedicated nurse working in one of Lagos’ busiest hospitals. Her days began…
Her Voice, Her Health: Why Women’s Inclusion in Healthcare Leadership Matters
Her Voice, Her Health: Why Women’s Inclusion in Healthcare Leadership Matters By Kafayat Busari During a medical board meeting in Abuja, Dr. Funke noticed she was the only woman in…
The Digital Divide: How Technology Can Heal or Harm Girls’ Health
The Digital Divide: How Technology Can Heal or Harm Girls’ Health By Kafayat Busari Seventeen year old Adaeze scrolls through her phone every evening, looking at posts about skincare routines,…
Beyond the Bruises: The Hidden Health Effects of Gender Based Violence
Beyond the Bruises: The Hidden Health Effects of Gender Based Violence By Kafayat Busari When Fatima walked into the emergency room with a broken wrist, the nurse noticed more than…
The Price of Silence: How Stigma Still Shapes Women’s Mental Health
The Price of Silence: How Stigma Still Shapes Women’s Mental Health By Kafayat Busari Bisi was 27 when she stopped sleeping.She worked long shifts as a nurse in a busy…
The Hidden Health Crisis: How Society Shapes the Wellbeing of Adolescent Girls
The Hidden Health Crisis: How Society Shapes the Wellbeing of Adolescent Girls By Kafayat Busari Fourteen-year-old Mariam wakes up before sunrise every day in a small community outside Kano. Before…
The Impact of Today’s Society on the Health of the Young Girl Child
The Impact of Today’s Society on the Health of the Young Girl Child By Kafayat Busari Amina was only eleven when she first began to question her worth. Sitting quietly…