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Published: 31 January 2025

Our first Kent and Medway race and health conference takes place in March

Maternal and child health and other health inequalities will be discussed at our first race and health conference from 9am to 4pm on Monday, 31 March at Ditton Community Centre, ME20 6AH.

Hosted by our Healthy Communities Steering Group, the Kent and Medway race and health conference will bring together people from across the county to share, learn and promote the health needs of ethnic minorities.

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The free partnership event will feature case study presentations and interactive conversations aligned with our commitment to better understand our communities, reduce health inequalities and make sure people's voices are heard.

Panel discussion topics will include: 'Inequalities in maternal health outcomes' and 'Putting public health evidence into action'.

Key speakers and panel chairs are: 

Chair, NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, Cedi Frederick

Chief Medical Officer, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex, Dr MaryAnn Ferreux

Director of Public Health, Kent County Council, Dr Anjan Ghosh

Multi-award-winning portfolio and NHS GP, Dr Julie Hammond

CEO, Kent Refugee Action Network, Razia Shariff

Lunch will be provided and on-site parking is available.