On the international day of action for women’s health 2022, health and non-health sectors from all parts of the world have joined efforts to commemorate the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, which is also called the International Women’s…
Healthy women are the cornerstones of healthy economies and societies. But women’s health rarely gets the attention that it deserves. By focusing on women’s health and working together to address key issues, we can not only improve women’s lives, we…
According to UNAIDS, sexual transmission accounts for over 90% of all new HIV infections worldwide; and evidence shows that women continue to bear the brunt of the HIV epidemic. Globally, young women are twice as likely to acquire HIV as…
Despite advances in pre and post-natal healthcare, maternal mortality remains at unacceptable levels and renders a heavy burden on the world’s economies and health systems. In 2017, there were about 295,000 reported deaths due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth…
It is imperative that more is done to meet the needs of women across Africa- in particular, the public and private sector must collaborate to improve the healthcare landscape for women across the continent. We need to find ways to…
We know that women are the foundation of a healthier world, and that gender equity is critical to ensure women’s health and prosperity. Women in Africa represent slightly over 50% of the continent’s human resources and so women’s health has…
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to about 15% of the global population, but accounts for more than a quarter of the global disease burden in human and financial costs. This challenge is significant, particularly for the half billion female population on…
A study published in 2021, suggests that in Kenya, Ghana and Ivory Coast, there is an absolute shortage of safe blood originating from weaknesses in blood supply chains, despite the considerable efforts to improve access to safe and adequate blood…
It is clear that the stresses on Sub-Saharan women as they go through life are intense, even in the most traditional societies. In the many parts of the region where disruption, famine, war, and forced migration prevail, the pressures are…
People in Africa are living longer than ever before. The region continues to face a burden of persistent infectious diseases, while the prevalence of risk factors for chronic diseases is also on the increase. For elderly women, age and gender…