Kyle BrightA young medical student who volunteers to help break stigma surrounding women’s health has been targeted with racist and misogynistic abuse from across the world in posts misidentifying her as the Welsh health minister. NHS Voices, an initiative to promote the work of NHS staff and volunteers, praised Ahmed as an “unsung hero” who has contributed for many years: “Athika has been instrumental in many of the Health Board’s children’s plans and now the women’s health plan. She said: “We’ve had school nurses come in and talk to us about the materials they’ve been working on to use in schools. “I’m grateful to all the young people who have contributed their insights and experiences to make these materials relevant and accessible. “This is part of our commitment to address the gender health gap and improve health outcomes for women and girls across the country.”

Source: The Guardian January 23, 2026 02:51 UTC