Dame Lesley Regan was announced today as Britain’s first female health ambassador.
Professor Regan is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Imperial College London and an honorary secretary to the International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
“Dame Lesley Regan is a good friend of RCM and an avid champion for women’s health.”
Gil Walton
She has a 42-year career in women’s health and is particularly interested in miscarriage, menstrual problems, gynecological surgery and menopause.
In her new role, she will support the implementation of the government’s upcoming women’s health strategy for the United Kingdom.
This strategy aims to address gender health inequalities and ensure that healthcare services meet women’s needs throughout their lives.
Professor Regan commented on her new role and said it was a “great honor” to be appointed as the Women’s Health Ambassador for the UK’s first government-led women’s health strategy.
“This is an important opportunity to make a real difference to 51% of our population by doing it right for women and girls and tackling the inequality that exists throughout society,” she said. rice field.
“I look forward to working with women, girls, healthcare services, charities, policy makers, governments and other key partners to implement this strategy.”
Gill Walton, CEO of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), welcomed the appointment of Professor Regan, saying that no one is “skilled, qualified, or qualified” for this job.
“Dame Lesley Regan is a good friend of RCM and an avid champion for women’s health. I sincerely welcome her appointment,” she said.
“We must better support women’s health, both during and after pregnancy. Doing this can make a significant contribution to improving the health of half the country. Increasing pregnancy care and support can improve children’s health.
“I look forward to working with Dame Leslie. RCM will support her in this role and will implement and deploy the women’s health strategy that we all have been waiting for,” she added. rice field.
Julia Chain, Chair of the Human Fertilization & Embassy Authority (HFEA), said: ..
“Dame Lesley Regan is a world-class advocate for women and girls, and HFEA warmly welcomes her appointment.”
She added that women’s health strategies can lead to gradual changes in women’s health.
“HFEA looks forward to helping the government push this forward and ultimately give fertile patients quick access to quality care at the right time,” she said. Said.
Women’s health strategies will be announced later this year.
