Taba: The Devastating Tobacco Epidemic Impacting West African Women
In the bustling markets of Banjul, The Gambia, a startling reality unfolds. Over 15% of women in this region are engaged in the secretive trade of a substance known as taba, a modified form of tobacco used intravaginally. This practice, often hidden from public view, has profound implications for women’s health and societal norms. Meet…