492 - Investing in Women’s Health to Achieve Equity

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch speaks with a panel of distinguished guests including Simone Clarke, CEO of UN Women Australia; Dr Stephanie Allen, Partner at Kearney; Kathryn Evans, Managing Director of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Australia Pty Ltd; Professor James Elliott, Director of The Kolling Institute; Professor Bronwyn Graham, Director of the Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine; Dr Elizabeth Shaw, Interventional Cardiologist and Director of Cardiology at Sydney Adventist Hospital and Shaw Cardiology; and Dr Roopa Mehta, Consultant at Kearney.

The discussion, recorded as part of the Kearney round table, explores domestic violence, healthcare disparities, leadership representation, economic empowerment, and the significant impact of investing in women's health on the nation's economic and social fabric.

Key Takeaways

• UN Women Australia Focus: The organisation is committed to raising advocacy, awareness, and funds for vital programs addressing women's health, education, equality, and protection in Australia.
• Emergency Situations: Women have higher mortality rates in emergencies due to familial responsibilities, necessitating better emergency response strategies.
• Economic Empowerment: Financial independence for women is crucial for overall societal progress.
• Investment in Women's Health: Increased awareness and investment in health areas disproportionately affecting women can yield significant economic benefits.
• Gender Representation in Leadership: Underrepresentation of women in leadership roles remains a concern despite progressing female political representation.
• Clinical Trials and Research: Emphasis on including women in clinical trials to ensure gender-specific healthcare findings and solutions.
• Sustainable Development Goals: Gender equality is pivotal for achieving all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.

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