Health Inequalities for Black Women: Breaking Barriers in Healthcare with Simphiwe Sesane

Welcome to Fobbed Off & Female, Wempower’s special series on medical misogyny. In this episode, journalist Rebecca Crockett speaks with Simphiwe Sansani, medical educator, nurse consultant, and founder of Black Nurses and Midwives UK.

They discuss the pressing issue of health inequalities for Black women in the UK, the systemic barriers they face, and how we can work towards real health equity. From representation in the NHS to mentorship and career development, this conversation sheds light on the power of community and advocacy in healthcare.

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