World Breastfeeding Week: Building Systems that Support Women
When people think of breastfeeding, they often think of the baby’s health. Rightfully so –breastfeeding has proven benefits for babies. But that is only part of the story. Breastfeeding is a major feature in the story of a mother’s health. This World Breastfeeding Week, the Partnership for Women’s Wellness is shining a light on how […]
A Woman-Centered Approach to Chronic Conditions in Women’s Health Care
A Patient-Centered Approach to Chronic Conditions in Women’s Health Care Noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs, are the leading cause of death for women globally, accounting for 19 million deaths in women each year. NCDs most likely to affect women include cardio-kidney-metabolic diseases, obesity, as well as neurological diseases. These are long-term conditions that often require ongoing management and can affect every aspect […]
What Geneva Made Clear: Women Are Still Being Missed in CKM Care
A year after the World Health Organization agreed to prioritize kidney disease the atmosphere in Geneva was positive – the world could be seen to have worked together for kidney health. I was pleased to attend a meeting organized by the Global Patient Alliance for Kidney Health – of which Kidney Care UK is a member – focused on the […]
From Conversation to Action: Advancing Women’s Health at the WHA79 CKM Policy Forum
On May 21, 2026, the WHA79 Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Policy Forum convened in Geneva, Switzerland, alongside the 79th World Health Assembly, bringing together global health leaders to tackle the disproportionate impact of kidney, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases on women’s wellness. The forum convened health experts, patient advocates and policymakers and built on discussions held in 2025 which underscored the need for early coordinated action to address the growing burden of CKM conditions. This year’s conversation […]
At the World Health Assembly, PWW Calls for Prioritization of Women’s Wellness
This week, as global health leaders gather in Geneva for the World Health Assembly, the focus for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has shifted from commitment to implementation and how to translate the ambitions of last year’s UN High-Level Meeting Political Declaration on NCDs into measurable progress. To meet this moment, the Partnership for Women’s Wellness (PWW) will be in Geneva urging policymakers to ensure […]
Women’s Wellness on Agenda at FOKUS Patient Future Days Summit
Two out of every three women die from noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs – long-lasting conditions like heart disease and diabetes – driven by a mix of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioral factors. NCDs have an even greater burden women in low and middle-income countries, where access to prevention, diagnosis and early-stage care is often limited. These challenges were front and center at the FOKUS Patient Future Days 2026, recently convened in Stockholm, […]
The Gender Gap in Anemia: A Call for Improved Blood Management
Anemia affects approximately 2 billion people worldwide, or around 25% of the global population. But women bear a disproportionate burden of this condition. Healthcare systems and policymakers should prioritize blood health management, particularly for women who face unique risks. Thus, GAfPA joined a workshop at the European Parliament on “Reducing Inequities in Women’s Access to […]
Making the Case for Women’s Wellness
Across every stage of life, billions of women face chronic health challenges that are often overlooked. From migraine and headache disorders to cardiovascular disease and blood health conditions, the burden of noncommunicable diseases on women are widespread and deeply impactful. Evidence consistently shows that prioritizing wellness through prevention, timely screening, and early-stage treatment leads to better health […]
The Silent Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease in Women
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often called a “silent” condition – and for millions of women worldwide, that silence comes at a cost. An estimated 800 million people worldwide live with some form of kidney disease, many unaware until significant damage has already occurred. Women, particularly after midlife, face unique biological and social factors that can increase risk while delaying diagnosis. […]
Closing the Migraine Gap for Women
Migraine is a serious, debilitating neurological disease that is too often overlooked. More than a billion people worldwide live with migraine, but women bear a disproportionate share of the burden. Not only are women three times more likely to experience migraine, but the condition often presents differently than it does in men. Women and Migraine Migraine patterns and treatment needs can shift significantly as women move through different phases of life. On average, women […]