SXSW 2021
Impact of Race and Gender on Global Healthcare
Description:
The U.S. and sub-Saharan Africa may be miles apart in terms of economic resources and geography, but they share a disturbing legacy—health disparities caused by systemic racial and gender inequality. In the U.S., unequal access to quality healthcare results in poorer health outcomes in Black communities, including higher rates of maternal mortality, chronic diseases, and preventable deaths. In sub-Saharan Africa, gender inequalities and barriers to accessing healthcare contribute to the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, and young women disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. This conversation will examine the drivers of inequalities that affect healthcare in the U.S. and sub-Saharan Africa, the similarities and differences in the regions, and what we can do to address them.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB99N18yhGo (Note: Ilda Kuleba is in the upper right box, this is not for public sharing as it is not our video, but we want to give you a sense of her speaking style.)
Takeaways
- Hear perspectives on how legacies of racism, gender inequality, colonization, and religious fundamentalism have led to health disparities globally.
- People of color in the U.S. are ravaged by COVID-19, while Africans have fewer infections and deaths. Discover why income doesn’t guarantee health.
- Be challenged and inspired to take action and forge new partnerships to ensure quality healthcare is available to all.
Speakers
- Joia Crear-Perry, MD, FACOG, President, National Birth Equity Collaborative
- Ilda Kuleba, Country Director, Mozambique, mothers2mothers
Organizer
Carolyn McEwen, Senior Communications Manager, mothers2mothers
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