119,419 women impacted and counting
ACCESS OBSTACLES TO EQUITABLE HEALTHCARE
Everyday, women bear the burden of caring for themselves and their communities. In countries like India and Nepal, women are responsible for up to 84% of caregiving duties. Faced with gender disparity barriers including; unequal power relationships, social norms impacting education and paid employment, poverty, the focus on female reproductive roles and more, women’s health in many developing countries is NOT prioritized
According to the World Health Organization:
Almost 95% of all maternal deaths occurred in low and lower middle-income countries in 2020, and most could have been prevented
By 2048, NCDs are projected to cause the vast majority of Global deaths, with heart disease, cancer and diabetes amongst the top 4 diseases
In 2022, approximately 660,000 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed worldwide, with about 88% occurring in LMICs. Furthermore, of the 350,000 deaths attributed to cervical cancer that year, approximately 94% were in these countries
Every 14 seconds around the world, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer
PROJECTS
HERhealthEQ projects have been focused on non-communicable disease detection and treatment for Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, Maternal Health and Heart Disease. 61 pieces of equipment across 12 countries have been deployed to date, impacting over 100,000 women to date. We provide women around the world access to equipment they need to live healthy and productive lives, invest in training local practitioners, build long-term relationships within communities and create work opportunities that will drive health equity for years to come. Click below to learn more.
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As part of our solution, HERhealthEQ combines the delivery of health equity with a commitment to sustainability. In 2019, the cost of waste in the US healthcare system alone was between $760 billion and $935 billion dollars - the HERhealthEQ strategy contributes to a reduction in this number through facilitating the delivery of equipment that may otherwise go to waste. Using an impact-driven community selection and need-analysis measure, HERhealthEQ is uniquely positioned to deliver exactly what receiving regions need to close the health gap — so that women everywhere can live long, healthy, and productive lives.
HERhealthEQ, an accredited member of the EU GPO, sources quality medical materials ethically and responsibly.
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We locate devices and equipment purchased in excess, that sit unused or are stuck in storage.
We bridge the gap to access through the removal of financial barriers for hospitals, clinics and service providers, matching available equipment to needing recipients.
We train teams, provide warranties and service contracts, and provide local language materials for community education
We monitor results over time and remain in close contact with our field teams and local partners.
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Join us in our vital mission to advance women's health equity through our initiatives. With your support, we aim to reduce the healthcare disparities that affect millions of women worldwide. Your contribution can directly impact the lives of thousands by enabling us to provide essential healthcare services to underserved communities.
By donating, you become an essential part of our journey towards achieving measurable results, such as reducing maternal mortality rates and increasing access to preventive screening and follow up care. Help us make a tangible difference in the lives of women by contributing today. Together, we can foster a healthier and more equitable future for all.