It’s a global problem
women spend nine years of life in ill health.
is spent in poor health by women compared to men.
died every day in 2020 from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.
African Development Bank estimates a $42 billion financing gap for women.
There are significant gaps
occur in low and middle-income countries.
occurred in low and lower middle-income countries in 2020.
in clinical trials for cardiovascular disease are women.
diagnosed with autoimmune diseases are women.
WHO’s role in
women’s health
Leader
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) initiatives for women’s health aim to end preventable maternal mortality, promote newborn health and eliminate mother-to-child transmission of communicable diseases.
Policymaker
WHO frameworks guide policy development and implementation in addressing, preventing and responding to sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and violence.
Eliminator
WHO leads efforts to eliminate gynecological illnesses such as cervical and breast cancer through targeted initiatives focused on early screening and prevention.
Learn more about WHO’s work here.
