Accra, Ghana – Reaching In model Properly being Protection (UHC) requires addressing gender inequalities and intersecting key social determinants of health, which deeply drive unpleasant inhabitants health outcomes. Bridging health inequality gaps, particularly those related to gender, is a must have for guaranteeing that recordsdata is effectively extinct and that advocacy drives proof-essentially essentially essentially based actions. This methodology is mandatory in improving health outcomes for all, leaving no one on the abet of within the pursuit of equitable healthcare.
In response to this, the World Properly being Group (WHO) Ghana organized a four-day capacity-building workshop for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to make stronger advocacy for gender equity internal Ghana’s health sector. The studying falls beneath the Canada World Initiative on Vaccine Equity (CanGIVE), funded by the Canadian Executive. It was designed to empower CSOs on health inequality monitoring to make stronger their advocacy leadership on addressing boundaries within the provision of health and social care interventions, particularly those stemming from gender inequality and discrimination.
Addressing participants within the starting assign of the studying, the WHO Representative in Ghana, Dr Frank Lule emphasised the a must-have role of CSOs in advocating for equitable health products and services, particularly for ladies and ladies, the underserved and marginalized communities. “By empowering CSOs with the tips and tools on Properly being Equity Overview Toolkits to monitor and address gender-essentially essentially essentially based inequities in health products and services, we are able to accumulate important strides toward achieving universal health coverage and equitable accumulate entry to to healthcare for all,” he stated.
The training workshop, held in Kumasi, brought together CSOs to share experience and knowledge transfer, while enhancing their capacity to develop evidence informed advocacy products using WHO tools to drive dialogue and policy conversations on tackling gender-related barriers in health services. Participants were introduced to WHO’s compliance standards, WHO’s Health Equity Assessment Toolkits, gender, equity & human rights principles, safeguarding to prevent Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment and knowledge production. The workshop also provided a platform for attendees to share their experiences in health advocacy and discuss their efforts to address gender barriers within their communities.
Mr. Peter Badimak Yaro, Director of Basic Needs Ghana, reflected on the significance of the training. He said, “This experience has been truly eye-opening. The monitoring exercises have helped us identify who is being left behind and why. With this knowledge, we can advocate for gender-sensitive and inclusive health policies. This tool equips us to better engage with policymakers and drive meaningful change”.
Another participant, Mrs Awurabena Guayeba Dadzie from the World Vision Ghana, echoed these sentiments, “The discussions around gender and equity have reinforced our understanding of how deeply-rooted some barriers are in our communities. We are excited to take these learnings forward and incorporate them into our ongoing health interventions”.
For Dr Charity Binka of the African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN), the workshop emphasized the importance of partnerships to delivery gender responsive health systems. “One key lesson is the collective power we have to create change. We now have the knowledge and WHO tools to gather and analyze data, but it’s essential to strengthen partnerships to promote gender equity and ensure healthcare services reach everyone.” she stated.
Sustained collaboration with Civil Society remains key to removing barriers that prevent equitable access to health services for all. WHO remain committed to working with and facilitating partnerships towards mainstreaming gender, equity and inclusive strategies. Together, we can ensure that everyone has access to the universal, equitable healthcare they deserve.
For Additional Information or to Request Interviews, Please contact:
Abdul-Lahie Abdul-Rahim Naa
Communications Officer
WHO Ghana Country Office
Email: abdullahiea [at] who.int (abdullahiea[at]who[dot]int)
Tel: +233 20 196 2393
