As the world prepares to mark International Women’s Day, consultant nephrologist in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Twanna Browne-Caesar, is calling for a holistic approach to women’s health.
In an interview with NBC News, Dr. Browne-Caesar said, beyond physical health, mental and spiritual wellbeing must be prioritized.
Dr. Browne-Caesar also stressed the importance of early cancer screenings.
Dr. Browne-Caesar also emphasized the need to monitor chronic, non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension.
She explained that while healthy women might have check-ups every two to three years, those with risk factors should get tested annually.
Additionally she took the opportunity to wish all women across the country a happy International Women’s Day.
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