Documentary shines a light on Irish women's health misdiagnoses and systemic neglect
Broadcaster Katja Mia's new documentary exposes how Irish women face delayed diagnoses, medical dismissal and online health misinformation.
Katja Mia, a 30-year-old broadcaster who herself endured a lengthy diagnosis of endometriosis, presented a documentary investigating failures in Ireland's healthcare system for women. The film highlights delayed diagnoses, dismissal of symptoms and the rise of misleading online health content, featuring personal accounts like Sarah Lee’s travel to Greece for specialist surgery and Denise Keogh’s 13-year struggle against psychosomatic labeling.
Medical professionals such as Dr Konstantinos Kyriakopoulos, Dr Sumi Dunne and researcher Dr Jenny Cooney-Quane explain systemic gaps, while social-media journalist Shauna Bowers and misinformation specialist Dr David Robert Grimes examine the role of digital platforms. Additional narratives cover ADHD diagnosis in adulthood and a post-partum cardiac event, illustrating the breadth of women's health issues overlooked by traditional care. The documentary aired on Virgin Media One and sparked a strong social-media response, with thousands of views and comments praising the platform for amplifying women's experiences.
Why it matters
It highlights systemic gaps in women's healthcare, prompting public debate and potential reforms.
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