Women in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) across Asia and Africa face significant health inequities due to overlooked gender-specific needs, limited healthcare access, the disproportionate burden of unpaid care, and systemic biases. These challenges are further exacerbated by the gender data gap, which limits accurate diagnosis, treatment, and policymaking. Despite growing attention to women’s health, issues like underdiagnosis, inadequate treatment pathways, and a lack of focused research persist. For instance, only 4% of the global healthcare R&D budget is allocated to women’s health, and women are often underrepresented in clinical trials, women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health compared to men and for every woman diagnosed with a health condition, four remain undiagnosed.
Through our work we aim to address these disparities by improving gender-specific data collection, enhancing healthcare access and affordability, working with partners and investors to scale femtech solutions. By fostering women’s leadership in healthcare innovation and harnessing the power of technology and digital tools, we aim to improve access, diagnosis, and treatment for women globally.