Forging a more equitable future: innovation in women’s health

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, this special podcast episode explores how innovation in women’s health can improve health outcomes and drive economic growth, featuring Women’s Health Minister Gillian Merron. 

Chaired by Dr Dominique Allwood, Chief Executive of Imperial College Health Partners, and with Dr MaryAnn Ferreux, Chief Medical Officer at Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex, the episode asks a powerful question: what can we give to advance women’s health, and what do we all stand to gain as a result? 

The government has committed to updating the Women’s Health Strategy for England, and innovation will be central to delivering its ambitions. Baroness Merron describes her role sitting at the heart of the government’s commitment to driving change in women health and confirms in this episode, the updated strategy will include new diagnostic technologies, digital tools and advances in research.