New Scientist (Health)

We Must Close the 'Shocking' Knowledge Gap in Women's Health

Anita Zaidi calls for urgent research to close the knowledge gap in women’s health, highlighting the deadly impact of pregnancy complications like pre‑eclampsia. More than 700 women and 6,500 newborns die daily from these conditions, with the highest toll in sub‑Saharan Africa and South Asia. The article argues that strengthening the reproductive system’s natural defenses could transform outcomes. Zaidi urges governments, funders, and industry to prioritize groundbreaking studies this International Women’s Day.