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Hydrocephalus: How coping with discrimination strengthened Funto’s mental health

Hydrocephalus / brain surgery, Funto Oguntiloye, Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus advocacy, Hydrocephalus story, mental health, Neurological condition, seizures, triumph story, Water in the brain

Nigerians living with disabilities are often marginalised and discriminated against, which has dire consequences not only for their daily living but mental health as well. The nine-month process from pregnancy to childbirth can be very complicated and delicate. When the child is born healthy however, those fears and anxieties are put to bed. Like for […]

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How Hydrocephalus almost derailed my life

Hydrocephalus / anti-convulsants, brain surgery, Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus advocacy, Hydrocephalus story, Kunle Fayiga, mental health, Neurological condition, seizures, Shunt placement, triumph story, Water in the brain

The birth of a child is one of the sweetest experiences in life, and nothing is sweeter than when the child comes out without any complications or conditions, especially those considered congenital (present at birth). That wasn’t for me though. Head circumference is the measurement of a child’s head usually taken when a baby is

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