BBC Breakfast viewers were confused as Naga Munchetty was noticeably missing from today’s show.
Naga, 49, is a regular on the red sofa, presenting alongside Charlie Stayt, 62, from Thursday to Saturday. However, she was absent on Saturday, with Nina Warhurst coming in to fill the role.
Fans will be speculating whether Naga’s absence is connected to her significant career update separate from her BBC Breakfast role, which she excitedly announced just yesterday.
In fact, Naga has written a brand new book focusing on women’s healthcare. On Friday, she announced the launch of It’s Probably Nothing on Instagram.
In her post, the presenter urged women to “take their health seriously” as she introduced her new project, which aims to improve the awareness of an often underlooked area of healthcare.
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Her book delves into pressing issues surrounding women’s health, drawing from her personal experiences and the wider difficulties that women encounter within the healthcare system, reports the Express.
Sharing a snapshot of the book’s cover on Instagram, Naga questioned: “Why can the healthcare system feel rigged against women? And how can women be empowered to fight for an answer beyond just being told they’re ‘unlucky’?”
Naga combines her own stories, interviews, and medical research to create a resource aimed at supporting women in managing their health throughout different stages of life.
She detailed: “Using extensive interviews and medical evidence, as well as my own experience getting diagnosed with adenomyosis, I have aimed to put together a handbook for women at every stage of their lives that will help them get the care they deserve.”
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Signing off her post, the broadcaster declared: “It’s time our health is taken seriously.”
Naga was met with a wave of support from her followers, who rushed to the comments section to commend her on the initiative.
One follower expressed gratitude, saying: “Thank you for writing this. I have had it confirmed today that I need a hysterectomy, after years of struggling with endometriosis and adenomyosis. This book is so needed.”
Another added their thanks: “Thank you for shining a light on this Naga! As a women’s homelessness organisation we see first hand the devastating health impacts that marginalisation can have – the average age of death for women who are sleeping rough is just 43. Whilst there are complicated reasons for this, health is a huge contributor.”
A third supporter shared their enthusiasm: “Love love love this. Amazing step in the right direction. Thank you for using your voice to advocate for us and share your own story.”
BBC Breakfast airs every morning from 6am on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
