Washington, Oct 20 (AP) President Donald Trump directed the government to bolster federal research into women’s health, a move pushed by his wife, first lady Melania Trump.
He on Monday signed an executive order that creates a new women’s health division at the National Institutes of Health and a White House task force to focus on the issue.
“Beginning today we will change the reality of women’s health,” Melania Trump said. “Previous generations fought for women’s rights. Our generation will fight to discover the cures that will ensure a woman can live her life in health and to the fullest.”
The president, who spoke after his wife, said the order will “promote new research and really go after the understudied diseases affecting women”. The order is also intended to promote diagnostic technology and improve treatment.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, who recently completed treatment for breast cancer, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead the White House task force.
The initiative comes after a series of meetings the first lady had with federal health officials.
(PTI News)
