29/01/2026
Almost 60,000 women are waiting to be seen or be treated medical procedure and some are waiting for years.
Dr Fionnuala Vernon was on Good Morning Ulster with Sarah Brett and Chris Buckler responding to the figures and whether we need a specific women's health strategy.
Dr Fionnuala explained how women's health has always been the poor relation when it comes to healthcare but with more support and continued funding things could improve.
If you have any concerns around women's health issues or managing menopause, Blackwater Private Clinic's Menopause Specialists are accredited with the British Menopause Society with clinics in Armagh & Omagh.
Listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds (see below, 1:10:02)