The Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality has formally adopted a draft report aimed at narrowing the gender health gap. According to the European Parliament, the initiative calls for stronger European Union intervention to address persistent inequalities that affect women within the healthcare sector. The committee highlighted the need to tackle systemic bias that currently impacts medical research, clinical diagnosis, and subsequent treatment protocols.
The report advocates for a comprehensive approach to ensure that health systems better account for gender-specific needs. By addressing these disparities, MEPs aim to improve healthcare outcomes for women across all member states. This development was published by the European Parliament on 23 June 2026.
Source: European Parliament. Read the original report ↗