1: Melissa Jones - Action for Global Health - Episode 1

1: Melissa Jones - Action for Global Health - Episode 1

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.