Sick of It

We know the causes of death and disease among women all over the world. We have the money to tacklet it. We have the commitment of the WHO, foundations in rich countries and governments in poorer countries. So why isn''t it working? In this powerful, accessible book, Sophie Harman identifies three key problems that hijack women''s health: populist politics, misapplied inclusion strategies and burdening women in the health sector. She breaks down cases like the WHO sexual abuse scandal in DRC, Serena Williams'' near-death experience and the Global Gag rule, as well as less well-known issues around trans health, the visibility trap and the stress placed on women health-workers, to illustrate what''s going wrong, and offers smart solutions on how to fix it through activism and political work.

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'An important, timely and often fascinating book' -Sunday Independent

We know the causes of disease and death among women all over the world. We have the funding from governments and philanthropists to tackle them. So why are women still dying when they don't have to?

Across the globe, women's health is being caught in the crossfire of politics: from the repeal of abortion rights and the bombing of Ukrainian maternity hospitals, to the exploitation of vulnerable patients and women health workers. In this powerful and moving exploration, Sophie Harman digs deep into the urgent questions affecting women's health, and offers smart solutions on how to fix this devastating crisis.

'A powerful and inspiring must-read' -Elinor Cleghorn, author of Unwell Women

'An eye-opening contribution to the global discourse on women's health and a call for change' -Shirin Heidari, The Lancet