Samia Liaquat Ali Khan’s Post

💡 Building a Healthier Future for Women: Addressing Barriers A troubling new study from the Fawcett Society and Benenden Health sheds light on the challenges women face when seeking medical care. Of the 10,000 women surveyed, a third avoid going to the doctors due to anxiety and embarrassment. Another 38% feel nervous about seeking medical help, while 15% are embarrassed to see a medical professional. These figures are particularly relevant to us at Sylvia Health, as we know first hand the impact of stigma and a lack of awareness surrounding pelvic organ prolapse. Many women hesitate to seek support for their symptoms, unsure of what constitutes "normal" and facing a pervasive knowledge gap. When they do seek medical attention, they are often met with indifference or ignorance, exacerbating the problem. On top of this, the economic consequences of these challenges cannot be ignored. The Fawcett report reveals that 42% of women have seen their professional lives negatively impacted by their health struggles. This aligns with the findings of last month's Closing the Women’s Health Gap report by the World Economic Forum and the McKinsey Health Institute, which underscores the economic imperative of investing in women's health. At Sylvia Health, we are committed to addressing these issues head-on. Our mission is to deliver accessible treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse that improve outcomes for women. Together, let's advocate for a future where every woman has access to the care and support she needs to prioritise her health with confidence. #WomensHealth #PelvicHealth #PelvicOrganProlapse #SylviaHealth #BreakTheStigma https://lnkd.in/eYagna7i

8th March 2024, International Women's Day A global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year's campaign theme #InspireInclusion emphasizes the importance of education and awareness for diversity in fostering inclusion and empowering women. Whilst we celebrate the #inspireinclusion theme to promote diversity in leadership positions let us not forget that good health is the fundament of our existence. Let #inspireinclusion inspire to improve women’s health: Access to #equitablehealthcare is a fundamental human right : access to affordable, non-discriminatory health care for women remains a global problem #Globalwomenshealthburden shows: o   43% are conditions that neither affect women disproportionately nor differently eg. ischemic heart disease, tuberculosis   o   47% affect women disproportionately eg. auto-immune diseases and migraine o   4% affect women differently eg. atrial fibrillation and colon cancer  o   5% are women specific conditions eg. fertility related and gynecological. o    50% of the burden affects women of working age. #Womencentriccare across a life course needs a holistic approach that goes beyond sexual or reproductive health. #Educationandawareness on the most debilitating women’s health issues:  1 out of 3 women are dying of cardiovascular disease (CVD), compared to 1 out of 11 dying of breast cancer However, CVD in women remains under-studied, under-recognized,  under-diagnosed and under-treated. #educatewomen and #educatehealthcareprofessionals. CVD is up to 80% preventable #womenshealthcaregap is “The Grand Canyon” (quote Dr. Jane Delgado, USA) Women’s Health access matters #WHAMReport provides data driven evidence on how investing more in women’s health research, and improving women’s lives can have huge societal economic impacts. Closing the #WomensHealthGap has the potential to provide A $1 Trillion GDP opportunity annually to improve Lives and Economies (WEF & McKinsey Health Institute, January 2024) So, let #inspireinclusion also inspire to improve women’s health!

Where are the women? A NEW government is coming to power. As most new governments do, it will try to formulate policies and programmes that reflect manifesto promises made to supporters. The fundamental issue with coalitions means that the making of such policies will be more contested. However, given the state of polycrisis that exists in Pakistan today, policymakers will need to address citizens’ concerns and the economy simultaneously. One way of doing this is to understand where gaps are most apparent, and show early successes through tackling low-hanging fruit in the immediate short term. Read what Samia Liaquat Ali Khan has to say about "why women suffer" https://lnkd.in/e9zkTjVc

Reflecting on the profound insights from McKinsey & Company's podcast with Kweilin Ellingrud, Lucy Perez and Roberta Fusaro discussing critical gaps in women healthcare. This #WorldHealthDay, let's take a moment to acknowledge the significant impact addressing these healthcare disparities can have on global prosperity. The economic potential of closing the health gap is staggering, with estimates suggesting a boost of $1 trillion in global GDP by 2040 and seven extra days of healthy living per woman annually. The podcast highlights the misconceptions about longevity, health outcomes and quality of life. It underscores how scientific research, or rather the lack of gender-based research, contributes to the health gap, leading to suboptimal care and outcomes for women. This is why actionable steps are crucial. Investing in inclusive healthcare not only moves us toward equality but also provides women with the foundation for healthier, more enriching lives, driving us toward an equitable future. At DP World, we've partnered Unjani Clinics to address the challenges of limited resources, ageing infrastructure, and lack of technology hindering equitable and quality access to primary healthcare in South Africa, where 80% of the population relies on public healthcare. Launched in 2010, the Unjani Clinics Network now operates across 193 clinics, delivering over 4.9 million patient engagements, with plans to expand to 600 facilities. This expansion aims to give more than 4.5 million people improved healthcare access each year.   As this year's theme 'My Health, My Right' articulates, health is an invaluable asset that impacts every aspect of our lives, empowering us to live fully and embrace life's challenges with resilience. It's a precious gift that deserves our utmost attention, care and investment. Let's amplify our efforts to ensure that every individual has access to quality healthcare, paving the path for healthier communities and a thriving global economy. https://lnkd.in/dPdVxE_E