Infertility affects African men, women equally – Experts

…As Merck Foundation seeks end to stigma

By Chioma Obinna

With 85 per cent of infertility caused by untreated infectious diseases in Africa, experts have stressed the need to end the stigma associated with female infertility as it affects both men and women equally.

Findings in Africa have shown that infertility remains a major cause of marital disharmony and exposes women especially to ostracisation, social discrimination and physical violence.

In her submission during the 2021 Merck Foundation Community Awareness Program: “Health Media Training” held virtually, the Chief…