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Women's health in America is inherently political. Election years just rachet up the stakes. Cutting through the political rhetoric with hard facts, The Commonwealth Fund just published a state of the union on where things currently are -- it's not good. Expanding access to care remains the top issue to solve -- and I hope it can be a bipartisan one. ______ "The health of women in the United States is in a perilous place. Deaths from preventable causes are on the rise and deep inequities persist, leading to stark racial differences in maternal mortality and deaths from breast and cervical cancers. Despite a small rebound in women’s life expectancy in 2022, it remains at its lowest since 2006." #election2024 #womenshealth #maternalhealth #whitehouse

GENEVA: PMNCH Calls for Bold Transformations at Summit of the Future As the Summit of the Future nears, the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) has issued a crucial statement urging Member States to embrace bold, transformative actions. With the United Nations’ Pact for the Future on the horizon, PMNCH emphasizes the need for a robust approach to improve the health and well-being of women, children, adolescents, and youth globally.

We concluded a three-day workshop, supported by Mercy Corps,#USAIDNawiri, for the Liaison Committee and Women Caucus of Samburu County Assembly, and the following key resolutions were adopted: 1. In order to enhance committee effectiveness, it was unanimously agreed that members would strictly adhere to the standing orders, create comprehensive work plans, demand submission of statutory reports within specified timelines, and effectively engage with the secretariat for procedural and professional guidance. 2. The workshop also emphasized the importance of improving legislative budget scrutiny, approval, and oversight. This objective will be accomplished by focusing on various aspects and mechanisms, including adherence to the budgeting process, assessing compliance to fiscal responsibility principles, expenditure review, counterpart funding, tracking significant expenditures, evaluating multi-year commitments, provision for settlement of eligible pending bills and curtailing accumulation of the same, and strengthening program-based budgeting for results and focusing on outcomes and impacts for inclusive development among others. 3. The Women Caucus should be empowered by recognition within the standing orders to focus on gender advocacy. This entails mainstreaming or incorporating gender based policy interventions and engagements into the envisaged review of the standing orders, allocating a higher budget for the gender department to address issues such as teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence, and expediting the enactment of gender-related policies, including those related to FGM and child protection. Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) Mercy Corps Uraia Trust https://lnkd.in/d8ev4twW

Progress in health rights and equality is achievable, but we must reject division and embrace collaboration. That is one of the main conclusions from the latest United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) #ThreadsofHope report, which calls for solutions to be tailored to communities and funding to be urgently mobilised for #universalhealth and rights. At Medic, we believe that equipping community health workers with human-centred and locally owned #digitalhealth tools is key to empowering them to advance #UHC2030. Read the full report 👉 https://bit.ly/49KZjl2 #technology #healthcareinnovation

A sad reminder why we are doing what we are doing. We have the technology to solve for this. 1 in 4 women are uninsured in Texas! In Texas, a significant number of pregnant women face challenges accessing healthcare. According to the March of Dimes, more than 5.6 million women live in counties with no or limited access to maternity care, impacting almost 500,000 births across the U.S. Specifically, in Texas, over 46% of the state's counties are considered "maternity care deserts," where there is a lack of maternity care resources, no hospitals or birth centers offering obstetric care, and no obstetric providers (March of Dimes). Additionally, the Texas Health and Human Services notes that many pregnant women rely on Medicaid for coverage. Still, tens of thousands of women go back to being uninsured postpartum as their Medicaid benefits expire after two months, exacerbating the issue of inadequate access to healthcare. BobiHealth is working to solve for these disparities.

A positive step for climate and health, equity, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

We were already excited to share our new “Investing in Women’s Health Impact Report “ with you, and now there is even more to be excited about. The White House this week made an announcement that is in sync with our thesis and our focus on investing to close the women’s health gap. President Biden signed a new executive order that expands women's health research and adds $200 million in funding. “Investing in innovation in women’s health is an investment in the future of American families and the economy.” -President Biden When it comes to research, investment and direct care, the women’s health gap could boost the global economy by at least $1 trillion per year by 2040. At Nia we actively seek companies addressing this gap in research and relevant data, as well as solutions for reducing barriers for care delivery. In our investment approach we aim to promote access to quality healthcare, preventative care, and protections for reproductive rights for women. Learn more about our investment thesis and the innovations and actions of the companies that we select to for our portfolios of publicly traded companies in our report: https://lnkd.in/gPdSzv7H #investinginwomen #investingwithpurpose #womenshistorymonth #advancingwomenshealthresearch

Check out Nia's recently released report on investing for women's health! Nia has been investing along our six solution themes since its inception, with closing the gap in women's health outcomes being a primary objective. Click the link to learn more. #womenempowerment #investinginwomen #healthoutcomes #gendergap #investingforimpact #investingwithpurpose

You know when a bunch of things converge in one week to make something you're involved with even more meaningful... ➡️ when a colleague you haven't seen in a year shares that she had a heart attack since you last saw her. And that she was having a heart attack for 11 hours before they diagnosed it because symptoms in women are often different than in men....pain on the right side and arm, hot flashes, and nausea. ➡️ President Biden signs an executive order to put more funding and attention toward women's health research and call overall attention to the different health needs of women that aren't being met. ➡️ Nia Impact Capital releases a report on Investing to Close the Women's Health Gap #reproductivehealth #womenshealth #research #equality #executiveorder #whitehouse

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) significantly contributes to unequal access to health services, particularly for vulnerable populations. Here's how: Barriers to Health Services 1. Fear and Shame: Survivors may hesitate to seek medical care due to fear of stigma, judgment, or retaliation. 2. Lack of Confidentiality: Insufficient confidentiality and privacy protections can deter survivors from seeking help. 3. Cultural and Social Norms: Societal expectations and norms may discourage survivors from seeking medical attention. 4. Economic Barriers: GBV-related expenses, loss of income, or dependence on perpetrators can limit access to healthcare. 5. Geographical Isolation: Rural or remote locations may have limited healthcare facilities, exacerbating access issues. Health Service Gaps 1. Inadequate Training: Healthcare providers may lack training on GBV, leading to inadequate care. 2. Insufficient Resources: Limited resources, equipment, and staff can impede quality care. 3. Stigma and Bias : Healthcare providers' biases can affect treatment and attitude toward survivors. 4. Language Barriers: Language differences can hinder communication and access to care. Unequal Access to Specific Health Services 1. Reproductive Health: GBV survivors may face limited access to contraception, abortion services, or maternal healthcare. 2. Mental Health: Insufficient mental health services, stigma, and lack of trained professionals can exacerbate trauma. 3. STI/HIV Services: Fear of stigma and judgment can deter survivors from seeking STI/HIV testing and treatment. 4. Emergency Care: Delays or lack of emergency care can worsen physical and emotional trauma. Vulnerable Populations 1. Women and Girls: Disproportionately affected by GBV, with limited access to healthcare. 2. LGBTQ+ Individuals: Face discrimination, stigma, and limited access to affirming healthcare. 3. Refugees and Displaced Persons: Heightened vulnerability due to displacement, trauma, and limited resources. 4. People with Disabilities: Face accessibility barriers, stigma, and inadequate care. Solutions 1. Train Healthcare Providers: Enhance GBV training, sensitivity, and awareness. 2. Improve Infrastructure: Ensure confidentiality, privacy, and accessibility. 3. Increase Funding: Allocate resources for GBV-specific services and support. 4. Community Engagement: Educate communities, promote awareness, and reduce stigma. 5. Policy Reforms:Strengthen laws, policies, and enforcement to prevent GBV. #TheYuapartAgender #Amplifyingvoices #ENdGBV Yuapart Africa