Welbodi

We continue in our discussion on the Emotional and Sexual impact of breast cancer we round off the pink October awareness month. As you will hear in the interview with our guest, hormonal treatments may cause vaginal dryness, hot flashes,…

Now, Emotional and Sexual health is another critical, yet sensitive area that people dread talking about. Many breast cancer survivors experience changes in sexual desire, pain during intimacy, or a disconnect between how they feel and how they look. As…

In this edition, we continue in the Pink October series on breast cancer, but with a focus on MEN! Yes, breast cancer in men. And on the other half we will begin a series of unpacking all you need to…

In this Pink October, a global effort is underway to raise awareness about breast cancer. At West Africa Democracy Radio, we are not leaving any stone unturned as this month on Welbodi, we will be discussing different areas of the…

Did you know that Memory is the thread that weaves our stories, our names, our legacies? But what happens when that thread begins to loosen? In this edition, we journey into a growing but often misunderstood health challenge— Alzheimer’s disease,…

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behaviour could be affected. Unfortunately, the end product of…

In this edition, we turn our hearts and minds to a group whose footsteps paved the roads we walk—our elders. In every village, every city, and every family, they are the keepers of wisdom, tradition, and memory. But as time…

Your sense of smell can bring back fond memories or alert you when something’s burning in the oven. But what about body odour—what does it reveal about your health? Find our more in this edition with the theme – Managing…

Across West Africa, millions still lack access to safe, clean, and private sanitation facilities, exposing communities to preventable diseases and undermining efforts in education, gender equity, and child health. From rural villages to urban settlements, improving toilet hygiene means more…

Across West Africa, traditional medicine has long been more than just healing—it’s culture, identity, and survival. Even today, in villages and cities alike, many people turn first to traditional healers before seeking modern hospitals. But in an age of advanced…

Health experts across West Africa are raising the alarm over persistent underfunding and structural weaknesses in national health systems. Despite growing disease burdens—including neglected tropical diseases and emerging epidemics—many countries in the region continue to operate with inadequate budgets, outdated…

Despite progress in reducing maternal mortality globally, West Africa continues to face alarming disparities in maternal health outcomes. In this 2-part series, we explore the systemic challenges, cultural dynamics, and policy gaps affecting maternal health in the region—and highlight innovative…