Empowering voices: 14 women leaders in healthcare featured in inspirational calendar
Photo by Therese Debono for the Women for Women Foundation.
“Success is liking who you are, what you do and how you do it” – these are the inspiring words of oncologist and breast surgeon Elaine Borg who is among the 14 women featured in a calendar that showcases women who are trailblazers in health.
The calendar, launched by the Women for Women Foundation, seeks to celebrate the achievements of exceptional women who are leading the way in the health sector in Malta. Other inspiring quotes featured on the calendar include:
“We all have a talent: Listen to yours and put it to good use for humanity” - Dr Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat, Director of the Division of Country Health Policies and Systems, WHO Regional Office for Europe.
“Aim high and turn every stumbling block into a stepping stone” - Professor Jean Calleja-Agius, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist.
“Believe in the dreams you’ve always wanted to come true, and give them every chance to” - Ms Juanita Parnis, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon.
“The most precious things in life are not things: they’re people, feelings, moments, smiles and laughter” - Dr Yvette Zahra, Dental Surgeon.
“Obstacles are nothing more than tests designed to measure how seriously you want the rewards that your ambitions seek” - Dr Lara Sammut, Consultant Radiologist.
The women were photographed by Therese Debono. They include (starting from top right as seen in the image above): obstetrician and gynaecologist Jean Calleja-Agius; pharmacist Daniela Magro; gynaecologists Isabelle Stabile and Natalie Psaila Stabile; consultant radiologist Lara Sammut; director of the Division of Country Health Policies and Systems at WHO Europe Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat;
Dental surgeon Yvette Zahra; dermatology and venereology consultant Valeska Padovese; plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon Juanita Parnis; electrophysiologist and cardiologist Melanie Zammit Burg; consultant paediatric surgeon Julie Galea; general and oncoplastic breast surgeon Elaine Borg; midwife Carmen Wareing; Superintendent of Public Health and Director General for Public Health Charmaine Gauci.
The proceeds from this calendar will support the Women for Women Foundation’s initiatives aimed at empowering women to overcome barriers, take bold steps, and pursue their dreams.
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