New NIH division will coordinate research on women’s health
The order directs NIH to create a women’s health division within 90 days and sets up a White House task force to coordinate federal efforts.
Summary
The order directs NIH to establish a Women’s Health Division within 90 days and creates a White House Women’s Health Task Force, co-chaired by the Health and Human Services Secretary and the White House chief of staff.
The division will coordinate research on women’s health conditions, support greater inclusion of women and girls in clinical trials, and help move research findings into clinical care. The task force will work on evidence-based prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across life stages, from childhood through aging.
The order also revokes Executive Order 14120 and a 2023 presidential memorandum on women’s health research. Implementation is subject to applicable law and the availability of appropriations.
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Source: The White House