Nam Kiwanuka's new TVO podcast, (MIS)Treated, sheds light on the overlooked health care of women and immigrant women in Canada.
As a passionate advocate for social issues, Kiwanuka gives a voice to those often silenced in society. Her podcast highlights the historical and ongoing failures of medicine in treating women, while also showcasing innovations and individuals making a difference.
The idea for (MIS)Treated stemmed from Kiwanuka's personal experiences with women's health care in Canada. After being diagnosed with uterine fibroids, she recalls:
I didn’t even know what they were.
Kiwanuka's condition required surgery, but the wait list was two years long, prompting her to explore this critical issue further.
Author's summary: Nam Kiwanuka's podcast tackles women's health care inequality.