# @universityofeastlondon on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-03-08T17:06:56.000+00:00

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“Menstrual health cannot remain a blind spot in our health system” 🩺✨

As we mark International Women’s Day, our Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Amanda J. Broderick, highlights a national scandal, nearly half a million women are currently on gynaecology waiting lists, with many waiting years for their pain to be taken seriously.
At the University of East London, we aren’t just observing this crisis, we are tackling it head-on.

Through our SHINE project, we have launched the world’s first university-wide screening initiative. By using trained nursing students to deliver simple tests, we are identifying undiagnosed iron deficiency and providing support to young women who have struggled in silence for years.

Our mission is clear, early screening and community-based support are vital to ensuring that no woman’s education or career is derailed by a treatable condition.

We are proud to be at the forefront of women’s health research, creating a future where health equity is a reality for all, regardless of background or postcode.

This International Women’s Day, we move beyond awareness to action, ensuring health equity is the foundation for every woman’s success.

#InternationalWomensDay #TeamUEL

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