Health equality vs health equity (no, they're not the same)


Health equality is when doctors spend the same amount of time with each patient, but health equity is when the doctor spends the appropriate amount of time with each patient according to their needs. — 123rf.com

International Women’s Day is commemorated on March 8 annually to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements.

It also calls for action to educate and raise awareness for women’s equality, for positive change to advance women, and to accelerate gender equality.

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