In this bonus talk episode, Chinazom Ngini (assistant producer) and Mariam Adetona (medical fact checker) from this season join the conversation on healthcare access for LGBTQ+ Nigerians. The discussion delves into the challenges of navigating healthcare in Nigeria and the future of medical practice in the country, considering the ongoing brain drain of professionals, particularly among young health professionals who may hold more liberal or less conservative views compared to previous...

This episode of The Outsiders delves into Nigeria's healthcare policies and their inclusivity for LGBTQ+ people. Despite the implementation of the National Health Act in 2014, aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility for all Nigerians, certain barriers persist, particularly affecting marginalised groups like the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, we meet Yinka Seth, an experienced public health professional specialising in HIV care, mental health, and health policy reform. We also hear...

This episode of The Outsiders shines a spotlight on Fisayo, a project officer for an NGO in Lagos, Nigeria. Fisayo's impactful work improving healthcare access and availability for the LGBTQ+ community takes centre stage. We delve into Fisayo's personal journey, from starting as a volunteer to assuming the role of project officer, while shedding light on the challenges he is facing working with queer people. This episode underscores the vital role of NGOs in bridging healthcare gaps for...

This episode of The Outsiders explores the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in northern Nigeria, a region with a long history of discrimination and violence against queer individuals. Sadiq recounts a personal incident involving a private clinic's failure to attend to a friend by treating his anal wart. The episode also delves into the experiences of LBTQ+ women in their interactions with healthcare. Matthew Blaise, an activist for SOGIESC rights, shares their own struggles with...

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