Women in Kilifi County are urging health authorities to recognise and include female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) in reproductive health services, after new research revealed that the disease is often misdiagnosed and overlooked. The appeal comes after our recent study found that 320 out of 2,000 women screened across hospitals and clinics in the county had […]

What you need to know: FGS is characterised by a range of gynecological complications, including lesions, vaginal bleeding, pain, and infertility. Ms Timina Ogot is all smiles as we settle for an interview on a sunny Tuesday afternoon.  She is eager to tell the story of her battle with a medical condition that health experts were […]