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We鈥檙e looking at a health issue that disproportionately affects black women - Uterine fibroids. These are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb. There is little research on what causes fibroids or how to prevent them.
Azeezat Olaoluwa, 大象传媒 News Women鈥檚 Affairs journalist based in Lagos, has been investigating.

And the findings from a small study in South Africa on a leading Covid-19 vaccine have led to questions over its effectiveness. This one offers the most promise for Africa as it doesn鈥檛 need to be kept at super low temperatures. There are still plans to roll out this vaccine across Africa, though South Africa is now looking for alternatives. Rhoda Odhiambo has been looking into what it all means.
Presented by Priscilla Ngethe.

(Picture: A socially-distanced queue in Kenya. Credit: Getty Images).