In a significant Op-Ed article, Dr. Preetha Reddy, the head of the Apollo group of hospitals, highlights the pressing need to bridge the gender gap in health research, especially focusing on women’s health. Dr. Reddy emphasizes that despite women constituting about 49.75% of the world’s population, their health concerns have been disproportionately confined to gynaecological and reproductive issues.
Referring to the World Economic Forum’s report, ‘Closing the Women’s Health Gap,’ Dr. Reddy sheds light on the substantial disparity between men’s and women’s health globally. The report underlines historical neglect in women’s health research, funding, and policymaking, emphasizing the urgency of a global effort to address this gap. Dr. Reddy asserts that prioritizing women’s health is crucial for achieving health equity and calls for concerted efforts from governments, the private sector, and civil society to adopt a gender-sensitive approach.
The Op-Ed offers valuable insights into the gender bias prevailing in health research and advocates for transformative strategies to ensure a more equitable and comprehensive approach to women’s health. For a deeper understanding of the subject, readers can explore the full article.
