Health Report: Understanding surrogacy

Surrogacy is a process by which a woman carries a child for another person or couple. The practice, once taboo, has emerged as a significant option for many couples struggling with infertility . For more insight, VOA’s Linord Moudou spoke to Dr. Josiah Mutthir, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Jos, in Nigeria, who discusses the intricacies of surrogacy in the African context and some of the challenges and rewards.