Black women address key health concerns at pioneering event

AWARD-WINNING agency Multicultural Marketing Consultancy (MMC), and  women’s group G.E.L. hosted a ground-breaking women’s health event this past week, designed to empower Black women with the knowledge and confidence to better understand and advocate for their own health. The event brought together expert speakers, including Dr. Karen Joash, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and Nurse Consultant Simphiwe Sesane, founder of Black Nurses & Midwives UK, who shared valuable insights on the diverse health challenges women from our community might experience during the different stages of their life, relating to periods, fibroids, fertility, and menopause. Dr. Karen Joash, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology The women’s-only event, held at the London headquarters of global integrated communications agency MullenLowe, provided a safe and secure space for attendees to access vital health information. And to partake in culturally sensitive discussions pertinent to our community. Dr. Karen Joash, a global leader in maternal and reproductive health said: “Periods and menopause are critical stages in every woman’s life, but for Black women, these experiences can come with additional challenges. ‘We designed this event to give Black women the tools and information they need to advocate for themselves in healthcare settings....