International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2023 – Breaking Gender Bias and Empowering Women’s Fundamental Right to Health
The 28th of May is the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, an international observance that is celebrated every year since its inception in 1987. The day is aimed at improving women’s health, raising awareness about women’s right to health, and promoting gender equality in the healthcare sector. Women have historically been excluded from […]
Women Are Still Pioneers
Compared to patriarchal households, women-led households have been on the rise in South Africa in recent years. Matriarchal households face greater social and economic challenges. I saw this firsthand growing up. I grew up in a rural area in the Eastern Cape. My very first memories are that the people who were at the forefront […]
Women and health: What daily actions do you take for your health?
When I sat down to write this article, I had planned to take my usual approach to researching a piece like this for a paper or presentation. I start by looking at the macro data, which is often incredibly daunting, especially when it comes to health outlook and risks. It’s always pertinent to consider gender […]