Pentagon to Invest $500 Million in Women's Health

First Lady Jill Biden announced a significant commitment of over $500 million annually from the Pentagon for women's health research during the Clinton Global Initiative meeting in New York. This funding aims to address critical health issues disproportionately affecting women, particularly those in military service, such as cardiac and endocrine disorders, chronic fatigue, and certain cancers. Biden emphasized the urgent need for more comprehensive research and the historical underfunding of women's health issues, stating that 'women are really hungry for this kind of information.' The initiative aligns with broader White House efforts to improve women's healthcare, including a new policy ensuring women's health considerations in all government-funded research. The announcement coincided with the recognition of President Biden with the 2024 Clinton Global Citizen Award for his efforts in governance. The commitment represents a pivotal step towards closing gender gaps in medical research and care.