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Redefining Women’s Health as a Global Growth Imperative

Women’s Health Is Not a Siloed Issue.

It is a Global Growth Enabler.

Why this matters now

Women's health issues cost the global economy $1 trillion annually

Women's health issues cost the global economy $1 trillion annually

Yet only 1% of health R&D funding goes to women-specific health

Yet only 1% of health R&D funding goes to women-specific health

When women have equitable health access, they lead more effectively, participate more fully in the economy, and drive community transformation

When women have equitable health access, they lead more effectively, participate more fully in the economy, and drive community transformation

When women have equitable access to healthcare, workforce participation rises and economies expand.

When women have equitable access to healthcare, workforce participation rises and economies expand.

Investing in women’s health drives multiplier effects across education, entrepreneurship and community development.

Investing in women’s health drives multiplier effects across education, entrepreneurship and community development.

Organizations that prioritize women’s health see higher retention, stronger leadership pipelines and improved innovation cultures.

Organizations that prioritize women’s health see higher retention, stronger leadership pipelines and improved innovation cultures.

Health equity is not just social progress, it is the engine of leadership, productivity and resilient economies. WHEEL convenes the world’s foremost change agents, unlocking the power of women’s health at every level of influence. This is the global forum where action meets ambition.

WHEEL aligns leaders, investors, innovators and policymakers around one unifying premise – health equity is economic equity.

Three Engines of Change Three Pillars. One Global Mission.

Influencing global policy and investment priorities.

Advocacy

Influencing global policy and investment priorities.
Accelerating women-led and women-focused health solutions.

Innovation

Accelerating women-led and women-focused health solutions.
Connecting research, business and leadership to sustain change.

Ecosystem

Connecting research, business and leadership to sustain change.

Who Builds This With Us

WHEEL brings together decision-makers and influencers who recognize that women’s health is not peripheral. it’s pivotal to sustainable growth.

   Partners include:

  • Fortune 500 CEOs integrating women’s health into workforce and sustainability strategies.
  • Venture Capitalists identifying the fastest-growing investment frontier in health.
  • Innovators scaling FemTech, MedTech and community health solutions.
  • Development Agencies amplifying outcomes through coordinated funding and partnerships.