Sightsavers, an international non-governmental organisation has lamented that women and girls face inequalities that increase their risk of disease, disability, gender-based violence, and mortality in Nigeria and worldwide.
In a statement signed by its Communications Officer, Joy Tarbo, in commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day, the organisation said when it comes to health care, the gender gap is huge.
“This International Women’s Day, Sightsavers is calling for all health services to be inclusive and accessible for women and girls, including those with disabilities.”
Sightsavers also noted that an estimated 56 million women suffer from Female Genital Schistosomiasis
According to the organization, since its inception, it has helped 70,000 women to access treatment for trachoma, protected 560 million women from devastating diseases including schistosomiasis, and fought for access to sexual and reproductive health services for women and girls with disabilities in eight countries.
