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Media literacy and sexual and reproductive rights

June 30, 2025

RISING SIGNATURE TUNE, THEN FADE OUT HOST :                                              Hello, dear listeners! Welcome to our program and thank you for tuning in. Today, our program today is about media literacy and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). We’ll use the case of a young woman to help us understand this issue. First, we’ll chat with…

Radio spots on latrines and hygiene

June 18, 2025

Spot #1: The many benefits of hygienic latrines NARRATOR:                                   There are so many benefits to using hygienic latrines. Most important, they mean that your family enjoys better health! They also increase your privacy, increase community pride, and individual dignity. And they make life a lot more convenient! So, to improve your health, guarantee family…

Promoting contraception among young girls in vulnerable areas

April 22, 2025

SIGNATURE TUNE RISES, THEN FADES OUT HOST :       Hello, dear listeners, welcome to our program. Today, with our guests, we’re going to talk about methods of contraception for young girls in gold mining areas, through a local organization dedicated to raising awareness and supporting young girls in reproductive health issues, located in a district…

Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures

April 15, 2025

Dear broadcasting partner,   This month’s theme pack shares radio resources on maternal and newborn health, in line with the theme of World Health Day, celebrated April 7. “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures” is a  year-long campaign by the World Health Organization to urge governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable…

Starting a family, or at least trying: Radio resources on an important and sensitive topic for families

October 24, 2024

There are many myths and taboos surrounding the ability – or inability – to get pregnant. This is a sensitive topic, with many emotions involved, particularly for those who have struggled to get pregnant or who have experienced a loss. There is also a lot of stigma and shame, particularly for women, connected to these…

Lucky Modi: A drama about infertility

October 8, 2024

Characters:                                          Modi, Sali’s husband Sali, Modi’s wife Sadio, Modi’s mother   SCENE 1 SADIO:                                              Modi, for some time now I haven’t been able to sleep at night. MODI:                                                           Are you sick, Mama?   SADIO:                                              My son, I have an illness that has been gnawing me for a long time. MODI:…

The importance of care during pregnancy and childbirth

September 19, 2024

BOH KONE :                                    Welcome to our radio program. I’m Boh Kone, and I’m here with Djénèbou Sangaré. This week, we spoke to a woman who delivered her baby at home without proper care. The interview took place in the Lafiabougou district, bordered to the east by Sanoubougou 2 and Mancourani 2, to the north…

Exploring opinions and facts about infertility (Den sôrô baliya)

September 13, 2024

DAVID :                                             Hello everyone, and welcome to Radio Jamana de Koutiala, frequency 102.6, from Hamdallaye Koutiala. You’re listening to the Ladili Bulon program, presented by Maïmouna Ouattara, known as Mouna, and David Coulibaly, and produced by Moussa Koné. Ladili Bulon is broadcast every Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., with a repeat broadcast every…

Terminology guide to discussing sexual and reproductive health and rights

May 31, 2024

Abortion: A procedure that ends a pregnancy. Abortion is sometimes referred to as “getting rid of a pregnancy.” The circumstances surrounding an abortion are often complicated, emotional, and different for every individual, so using neutral phrases such as “deciding not to continue with a pregnancy” or “choosing not to move through a full pregnancy” may…

Misconceptions about contraceptives

February 23, 2024

HOST:                                                Good morning (afternoon, evening), listeners, and welcome to our weekly health show. Misconceptions about contraceptives are prevalent in many communities in Malawi, particularly among adolescents. Contraceptives is a complex topic, influenced by cultural, social, and educational factors. It’s also important to note that perceptions, beliefs, and perspectives can vary widely within any society….