PD 20 - COVID 50/50: Women Leading in Crisis - World Health Summit 2020

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Gender equality makes global health stronger. This session will explore women's leadership and gender-responsive health systems during COVID-19. Most countries report higher COVID-19 mortality amongst men than women but women face greater risks because they are the majority of frontline health workers, are typically the primary caregivers of the sick, and have a greater socioeconomic vulnerability. Women leaders tend to be decisive, listen to expert evidence, focus on people and communicate honestly with the public. Yet, few women are included in health security decision-making, including task forces, working groups, and political and scientific committees for the pandemic response. The participation of women, their leadership and the breadth of their experience and perspectives is critical to the response. Analysis of women leaders during COVID-19 has shown that women have used a more collaborative, transparent and whole of society approach.

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