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Dr. Rani Bang's Leadership Empowering Communities for Health Equity and Its Impact on UN-SDG 3

Dr. Rani Bang's Leadership Empowering Communities for Health Equity and Its Impact on UN-SDG 3

Ann Baby
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 11
ISBN13: 9798369318348|ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369348079|EISBN13: 9798369318355
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1834-8.ch009
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Baby, Ann. "Dr. Rani Bang's Leadership Empowering Communities for Health Equity and Its Impact on UN-SDG 3." The Role of Female Leaders in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, edited by Mercia Selva Malar Justin and Joycia Thorat, IGI Global, 2024, pp. 160-170. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1834-8.ch009

APA

Baby, A. (2024). Dr. Rani Bang's Leadership Empowering Communities for Health Equity and Its Impact on UN-SDG 3. In M. Justin & J. Thorat (Eds.), The Role of Female Leaders in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (pp. 160-170). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1834-8.ch009

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Baby, Ann. "Dr. Rani Bang's Leadership Empowering Communities for Health Equity and Its Impact on UN-SDG 3." In The Role of Female Leaders in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, edited by Mercia Selva Malar Justin and Joycia Thorat, 160-170. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1834-8.ch009

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Abstract

Dr. Rani Bang, a distinguished public health researcher and activist, has dedicated her career to improving maternal and child health in in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, India. Alongside her husband, Dr. Abhay Bang, she co-founded the Society for Education, Action, and Research in Community Health (SEARCH) in 1985, aiming to address the health challenges faced by marginalized communities. Through innovative approaches such as home-based newborn care, community engagement, and capacity building, Dr. Rani Bang has made significant strides in advancing health equity and empowering communities. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (promoting universal health and well-being). Despite facing challenges like limited resources, infrastructure, and cultural barriers, Dr. Bang's resilience and commitment continue to drive impactful interventions and shape health policies at local, national, and international levels. As she explores future directions, Dr. Rani Bang remains committed in her mission to improve the health outcomes of the marginalized.

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