A compelling audio documentary exploring the experiences of frontline journalists covering war, disasters, poverty, hunger and other traumatic events, and their struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD. Reported and narrated by Affiong Bassey.

This is a glimpse into the lives of three frontline journalists from Poland, India and Nigeria and how the stories they cover impact their mental health and ultimately, their lives.

The silent agony for frontline journalists

Have you ever heard of Hyperemesis Gravidarum?  

Imagine waves of relentless nausea crashing over you, an unrelenting storm threatening to steal your glow.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum, or HG for short, is a rare and mysterious pregnancy complication that affects around 1-3% of women worldwide but don't let its obscurity fool you—this is a severe health condition. 

In this audio feature, Emuan Okolie explores the effects of the rare condition on women and their dire need for support instead of stigma.

Photo: Mustafa Omar on Unsplash, https://tinyurl.com/mr4xzxkw

Surviving HG

Audio stories from MA Multimedia Journalism at Bournemouth University, UK.

The silent agony for frontline journalists

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