27 May - Gender - Women's Health Fair 2009

Today we heard from Sharon Messina - Health Teams Officer at Women on Farms Project. We will be talking about an event they will be hosting this coming Saturday in commemorating the International Day of Action for Women’s Health. During the 1987 Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights members’ meeting in Costa Rica, 28 May was declared the International Day of Action for Women's Health. 28 May has since become widely known and celebrated around the world by women’s and health groups. In 1999, it was officially acknowledged by the government of South Africa. In the 1990s, the Calls for Action mostly addressed issues related to maternal mortality and morbidity. Since the late 1990s, the topics have been broadened to cover issues like health services, trade agreements, health sector reforms and AIDS. Sharon explained more on the activities they have planned like Grants Information, VCT, head and neck massage and many more. The event will be hosted at Wagenmakersvalley Primary in Wellington between 10 – 3PM. If you want more information about this event or Women on Farms Project in general you can contact their offices (021) 887 2960 or visit www.wfp.org.za