{
  "id": 16368494,
  "title": "Expert warns of declining sperm concentration in Nigerian men",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/expert-warns-of-declining-sperm-concentration-in-nigerian-men",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T20:56:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/expert-warns-of-declining-sperm-concentration-in-nigerian-men/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "An expert has warned of a declining sperm concentration among Nigerian men, attributing the issue to environmental toxins, unhealthy lifestyles, and sexually transmitted infections. Prof. Oladapo Ashiru, President of the Academy of Medical Sciences, called for greater awareness of reproductive health and preconception care, stressing that infertility affects both men and women. The warning comes amid concerns about the affordability of assisted reproductive technology in Nigeria, with the cost of fertility treatments often beyond the reach of many couples.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}