Heroines of Health

WGH Global
Written By Jane Hawtin

Women in Global Health’s Heroines of Health campaign provides the opportunity to amplify the work of incredible female leaders in global health. The 4th Annual Beyond Applause: Health Heroines of Health Gala was hosted on 5 October 2021. In partnership with The Johnson & Johnson Foundation, Women in Global Health hosted this event to celebrate and highlight the work of female health care workers and those on the frontlines of COVID-19.

Congratulations to all the 2021 Heroines of Health Awardees:

  • Dr Ruth Diriba , Ethiopia

  • Dr Vandana Gopikumar, India

  • Dr Myrna Abi Abdallah Doumit, Lebanon

  • Ramatu Jalloh, Sierra Leone

  • Neha Mankani Midwife, Pakistan

  • Jane Njeri Kagwiria Kubai, Kenya

  • Greisy Trejo, Panama

Watch the event recognising these awardees here.

Jane Hawtin
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