International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, is a global event honoring the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It’s a day to advocate for gender equality and raise awareness about the challenges women continue to face worldwide.

In the realm of public health women bring unique perspectives, experiences, and skills which enrich decision-making processes and foster more inclusive policies and programmes. However, just 25% of senior health leadership positions are held by women despite being 90% of the frontline health workforce. Today we are showcasing the excellent leadership across our programme with a brief interview from Dr Aisha Andrewin, Chief Medical Officer in Anguilla.