Championing Women's Health: Conversations with Global Health Advocates
As this is something that impacts all of us, it's something that we should all care about.
Ever wondered how women’s health is being championed on a global scale? This episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast's Global Health Charity Show is a must-listen. Featuring three dynamic women—Katie Husselby, Tora Abrahams, and Dr Carinna Hockham—the episode dives into pressing issues like equal healthcare access, the impact of COVID-19 on health systems, and the unique health challenges faced by women worldwide.
Katie Husselby, network manager at Action for Global Health, shares how UK-based organizations are collaborating to maintain leadership in global health, stressing the importance of listening to marginalized voices. Tina from Leeds discusses the stigma around reproductive health services in lower-middle-income countries and highlights the work of the Black Women's Reproductive Health Project. Dr Rhiannon Edge from The George Institute talks about her research on gender-based health risks, underscoring the importance of sex and gender research for everyone.
This episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world experiences that spotlight the crucial advocacy work being done to ensure women’s health and rights are prioritized globally.