# Ep. 21: Beyond the Bank: Why Financial Inclusion is a Public Health Issue

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Podcast: [The Making Finance Work for Women Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-making-finance-work-for-women-podcast-6979996)
Published: 2025-03-20T12:47:39+00:00
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## Resource

What if your ability to open a bank account determined whether you could survive childbirth? Or if a lack of credit meant you couldn’t access life-saving healthcare? Financial systems and public health might seem like separate worlds, but they’re deeply intertwined—especially for women. In this episode of Making Finance Work for Women, we sit down with Dr. Mary-Ann Etiebet, President & CEO of Vital Strategies, to explore a game-changing idea: financial inclusion isn’t just about money—it’s a public health issue. From maternal healthcare to chronic care, to crisis resilience, she breaks down how access to financial services can mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving. Tune in to hear why fixing finance could be the key to a healthier world for women everywhere.

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