Advancing Women’s Health in Romania – The Initiative for Women’s Health
Approach:
- Nov 2023: Initiative for Women’s Health launched at the Romanian Parliament, gathering 20+ experts & decision-makers.
- 2024: Organized 6 regional debates (Bucharest, Buzău, Giurgiu, Sibiu, Deva, Oradea) engaging 500+ participants from medical, academic, and policy sectors.
- Public Policy Solutions: Proposed 20+ actionable measures for cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and patient reintegration.
- Oct 2024: Launched the Pact for Women’s Health, rallying political, business, and civil society leaders.
- Social Media & Press Impact:
– Press releases → 50+ articles
– Social media campaign → 300K people reached
– Stakeholders’ engagement → 100+
Results:
- Elevated women’s health as a national priority.
- Strengthened prevention policies, including expanded HPV vaccination coverage.
- Brought together 50+ authorities & 6 political ambassadors to support policy change.
- Mobilized public awareness on cancer prevention & early detection.
What’s Next?
Embedding the Pact for Women’s Health into national health strategies and securing long-term policy commitments.
Impact: A bold step towards a healthier future for women in Romania.
- Client: Initiative for Women’s Health
- Year: 2023-2024
- Challenge: Women’s health, especially cancer prevention and reintegration post-diagnosis, needed urgent attention in Romania. Public awareness was low, policy action was fragmented, and access to care needed improvement.