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Bianca Gonzalez. Image: Instagram/@iamsuperbianca Bianca Gonzalez was invited by the World Health Organization Western Pacific to speak at this year’s World Health Day, where she underscored the importance of quality healthcare for mothers. The Western Pacific Region, which is headquartered in Manila, is one of the six regions of the World Health Organization.
The nonprofit organization, as per its website, “works with health authorities and other partners in 37 countries and areas with more than one quarter of the world’s population.” The TV host , who is a UN Women volunteer, documented her stint as one of the speakers at the event, through her Instagram page on Monday, April 7. “The theme ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,’ resonates with me so much as a mother, and it was inspiring to hear representatives from the government, diplomatic corps, partners and WHO colleagues from around the region come together to push forward efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, and prioritize support for the well-being of mothers,” she said.
“I shared my own journey — through a challenging pregnancy and an emotional start to my daughter’s life — and I carry with me the stories of many other mothers who face even harder realities,” she continued. Gonzalez pointed out how many women in the Western Pacific region unfortunately do not have access to quality healthcare during pregnancies and childbirths. “That needs to change.
” “We all have a stake in this — whether you’re a parent, a son or daughter, a friend or an advocate, we all play an important role in making mothers everywhere feel safe, supported and cared for during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond,” she added. A post shared by Bianca Gonzalez Intal (@iamsuperbianca) Meanwhile, Gonzalez also addressed last February the rampant circulation of death hoaxes on social media as she reminded the public to be vigilant of what they consume and share on the internet. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
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