Empowering Women’s Health through Innovation: Insights from the Women’s Health Innovation Summit Europe
Across the world, women are often underrepresented in the health and medical fields. However, this is gradually changing as innovation is being leveraged to empower women in health and medical care-taking. And this has been the main focus of the Women’s Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) Europe.
The Women’s Health Innovation Summit is a platform that brings together stakeholders from a range of different sectors to discuss the latest trends and technologies in women’s health. The European edition of the summit was held in 2019 and it was attended by leading experts, innovators, and industry players. In this article, we will delve into some of the insights gleaned from the summit.
The Need for Innovation in Women’s Health
Discussions at the summit highlighted a concerning pattern in women’s health – diagnostic and treatment methodologies are only suitable for men, despite women’s bodies functioning differently. The attendees agreed on the importance of innovation in addressing the many health challenges women face.
Through innovative solutions, women can be better empowered to manage their health and wellbeing. Innovations in reproductive health, for example, have seen a shift towards apps and digital tools that help women monitor their menstrual cycles, plan their pregnancies, and access contraception. Similarly, new technologies such as telemedicine, artificial intelligence and digital diagnostics help women access healthcare in ways that are more convenient and more tailored to their unique needs.
The Role of Industry in Women’s Health
Attendees also discussed the role of industry players in innovating women’s health. For example, pharmaceuticals industries stand to benefit by targeting specific health conditions that only or mostly affect women. Currently, the industry focuses on drug development aimed at treating diseases that mostly affect men.
Innovative advancements can improve women’s health outcomes, strengthen healthcare systems, and promote gender equity. To achieve this, attendees agreed that industry players should work collaboratively with stakeholders across the healthcare industry and invest in women’s health research.
The Importance of Diversity In Health Care
Diversity is crucial for the development of innovative solutions that cater to all women’s health needs. The summit emphasized the importance of having more women in leadership positions and on product development teams. This could be achieved by offering women the necessary skills and knowledge through education, mentorship and career development opportunities.
The industry could also work to increase diversity by giving women more opportunities to share their stories and voice their opinions, to ensure their healthcare experiences are taken into account. Teaming up with non-healthcare groups such as engineering and design professionals could also promote innovation in specific areas such as medical devices.
In conclusion, the Women’s Health Innovation Summit Europe shone a light on some of the innovation advancements in women’s health and how industry players, innovators, and other stakeholders can work together to promote women’s health. By prioritizing innovation and diversity, we can better meet women’s health needs with relevant, tailored and effective solutions.
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