Are we really listening? — Lupus Awareness & Advocacy in Nigeria & Beyond.

Written By BIMPE

Exciting news!
The very first episode of The People’s HealthCast will feature Safinat Emengo, Founder of the Mablevi Lupus Foundation.

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“Are we really listening? — Lupus, Awareness & Advocacy in Nigeria & Beyond”

In our very first episode, host Bimpe Kuti-Matekenya sits down with Safinat Emengo, the inspirational Founder of the Mablevi Lupus Foundation, to explore the realities of living with and advocating for lupus in Nigeria and across Africa.

This powerful conversation will cover:

  • The story behind the Mablevi Lupus Foundation

  • Why lupus remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood in Nigeria

  • The challenges patients face in accessing care and affordable treatment

  • The role of advocacy and lived experience in shaping public health responses

  • The future of lupus awareness and collaboration across African countries

Join me for a thought provoking conversation on the public health challenges of lupus in Africa, the power of advocacy, and why listening to lived experience is key.

Coming soon. Launching Soon. Stay tuned.

BIMPE