Season 1: EP 011: Bridging the Gender Gap in Healthcare

Harnessing Change: Advancing Women’s Health in Healthcare Policies

This episode of What the HealthTech features an interview with Lottie Moore, discussing the series of papers on women’s health. They address issues such as health inequalities, stigma, and the need for simple changes in healthcare policies. The report covers topics like contraception, abortion, and IVF, highlighting the importance of education, context, and global collaboration. The episode also highlights the challenges and future focus areas in women’s healthcare.

Insights include:

🎙️ Discussion on the series of papers on women’s health and and overview of the first international women’s report on women’s health.

🤔 Analysis of the stigma surrounding women’s healthcare issues and the importance of education.

🌍 Comparison of global women’s health problems and issues faced in Western countries like the UK.

💡 Recommendations for addressing the post-code lottery in IVF and other women’s health issues. The impact of the report’s recommendations, including the legalisation of taking abortion pills at home during the pandemic.

🌟 Embracing a culture of change to meet the expectations of 21st-century women in healthcare design and delivery.

🌐 The significance of raising awareness, educating younger girls, and considering the wider context of women’s health globally.

📚 Addressing the challenges of an aging population of women, menopause, and adapting society to these changes.