Day 2: How Health Disparities Impact Women’s Economic Productivity & Strategies for Change
This webinar will explore disparities in women’s healthcare and their impact on health outcomes, productivity, and economic growth.
Discussions will highlight the tendency to focus on sex-specific and high-mortality diseases while often overlooking chronic conditions that lead to disability and lower quality of life. Key challenges, including gaps in care delivery and unequal access to healthcare across different economic settings, will also be examined.
Experts will present strategies for early prevention, timely diagnosis, and equitable care, emphasizing the role of Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Health, and AI. The economic consequences of health disparities will be addressed, showcasing how improving women’s healthcare can enhance workforce participation, reduce absenteeism, and lower long-term healthcare costs.
This two-day webinar event will explore solutions to advance women’s health and economic empowerment.
Prof. Felicia Marie Knaul, PhD
Professor of Medicine, Sr. Advisor to the Dean and the President of UCLA Health Associate of the UCLA Chancellor CLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine Los Angeles, CA, the USA
Dr. Mathew Leonardi
Assistant Professor
McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, Canada
Dr. Carolina Zafalon-Ferreira
Obstetrician and gynecologist with a specialization in fetal medicine
MD Hospital Materno- Infantil Dr Joaquim Sampaio, Brazil Clinica Criar, Ilheus, BA, Brazil Bahia, Brazil
Dr. Laura Downey, PhD
Advanced Research Fellow Program Lead, Global Program for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), The George Institute for Global Health, Conjoint Senior lecturer, UNSW, Sydney, Australia Advanced Research Fellow, Imperial College London, School of Public Health, London, United KingdomCourse Information
At the end of this lecture, delegates will:
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- Recognize how gender, economy and environment can intersect and disproportionately impact women’s health and productivity.
- Explain social and economic consequences of women’s health disparities across different economic settings.
- Define gender-responsive health policies and healthcare provisions that support women in balancing their social, biological, and occupational roles.
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This educational talk was created on April 1, 2026. All information contained in this session was correct at the time of distribution.
Disclaimer: Appearing on the Canon Medical Academy does not represent a commercial partnership or interest from the speaker. The views herein do not represent the views of Canon Medical Systems Ltd.
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