Sister Surgeons

Suzy and Lauri explore the "how to" of getting involved in global health through UNGA and WHA annual events, and how it all ties into today's dynamics around race, health and COVID-19. 

Suzy and U.K. colleagues recent peer-reviewed publication: 

Occupational risk prevention, education and support in black, Asian and ethnic minority health workers in the COVID-19 pandemic

Harvard Business Review: 

The Disproportionate Impact of Covid-19 on Black Health Care Workers in the U.S.

United Nations General Assembly 75 (#UNGA75)

In Focus: The 75th session of the UN General Assembly reaffirms collective commitment to multi-lateralism

World Health Assembly 73 (#WHA73)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seventy-third World Health Assembly —its first-ever to be held virtually— met with a reduced agenda to fit into two days

Dr. Lauri Romanzi, from New York City, and Dr. Suzy Elneil, from London, start the conversation on how global surgeons, as women and champions of women's health and rights, are navigating the pandemic as mentors and colleagues. It's different for girls - no matter what or where one does what one does.