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A well-known African proverb states that when you educate a woman, you educate a nation; but how can she be educated if she can't be reached? A study done by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance shows that social and cultural norms, and the unequal status of women in many societies can reduce the chances of children being vaccinated by preventing their caregivers from accessing immunization services.
First, this gender policy aims to transform gender roles by highlighting the importance of engaging men in caregiving to promote positive health-seeking behaviours for both themselves and their families. Seventy per cent of the world's health-care workers are female, yet only 25 per cent of global health leaders are women.
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