Created: Jan 05, 2007
Updated: Jun 22, 2007
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Women's Health

Med_womenrunners Women's health refers to improving women's access to health care, educating about health to women, and working on issues of health that are gender specific, such as reproductive issues including general gynecology, gynecologic surgery, conception, and pregnancy.



Keywords
health education, environmental health, reproduction, children, access to health care, toxics, well-being, fragmented care, treatment, medical profession, equality, access to information, health rights, gender, reproductive rights, health equity, maternal mortality, gender specific medicine

"Thousands of women could be saved each year if they had access to skilled care during pregnancy and childbirth, and access to emergency obstetric care. Most of the interventions they need are simple, affordable, and highly effective."
~ Dr. Lee Jong-wook, WHO Secretary-General

Change In Action

Reproductive Health Response in Conflict Consortium increases access to a range of quality, voluntary reproductive health services for refugees and displaced persons around the world. Kyakabadiima Women's Group provides maternal health care and educational seminars for local women on economic empowerment, education, and reproductive health.

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Tools for Change

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