Women empowerment critical for economic growth

Prof Marleen Temmerman, Chair of the Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, Aga Khan University (AKU) Medical College in East Africa (Photo: Courtesy)

Governments, policymakers and academic institutions have been urged to put more investment and resources towards improving women’s health, education and empowerment to fast track the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda.

During a public lecture at the Aga Khan University, Prof Marleen Temmerman, Chair of the Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, Aga Khan University (AKU) Medical College in East Africa said that women’s health, education, and empowerment is very critical to a nation’s sustainability and economic growth.