WomenLift Health

Women’s leadership isn’t just about numbers, it’s about creating systems that truly serve communities. As Social Marketing Lead at Marie Stopes Kenya, Bridgette Nyangara is breaking barriers in pharmaceutical sales and ensuring reproductive health products reach the women who need them most. By championing inclusive decision-making and centering women’s voices in how these products are marketed and distributed, she is shaping a future where women have the knowledge, access, and agency to make informed choices about their health and well-being. ?? Read more about her impact: https://bit.ly/4iB922v #SheLeadsHealth #IWD25

Meet Juliet Allen Babirye MD,MPH ? A physician-researcher and the Uganda Society for Health Scientists?board member, she is shaping the future of health research in Uganda by mentoring the next generation of women leaders. Inspired by the trailblazing women before her, Dr. Babirye is breaking barriers and paying it forward, ensuring more women step into leadership. Read her story: https://bit.ly/3XW77gA #SheLeadsHealth #IWD25

Healthcare should leave no one behind. Through the Integrated Eye Health project, ELSIE SANG is bringing quality eye care to Kenya’s rural and arid regions; restoring sight, empowering communities, and strengthening health systems. As we mark #IWD25, she champions gender equity in healthcare, ensuring women and girls have the access and opportunities they deserve. Read her story: https://bit.ly/4ivCeYK #SheLeadsHealth

Paying It Forward & Inspiring Leadership: A Q&A with Lanice Williams Lanice C. Williams, M.S., CHES? is dedicated to empowering young women and girls by removing barriers and dismantling oppressive systems. In this Q&A, she shares her vision for change, highlighting the power of community, male allyship, and authentic leadership in shaping a more equitable future in #GlobalHealth. ?? Her message to the 2025 North America cohorts: “Know this—you are exactly where you are supposed to be, and you will learn more about yourself throughout this journey.” ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/dXJ6AhWr #WomensLeadership #GenderEquality

Women power global health, but are they leading it? Prachi Sharma is on a mission to change that. Inspired by her grandmother’s leadership, she is rethinking the leadership pipeline and creating spaces where women’s voices don’t just inform conversations but shape solutions. By amplifying women’s leadership, she is helping build a more inclusive and equitable future in #GlobalHealth. #SheLeadsHealth #IWD25

Live from #CSW69! I’m thrilled to be attending this session to hear from Dr. Kelly Zongo, PhD, MPH, a WomenLift Health North America 2025 cohort member, at "Empower Her: Women and the Future of Work," hosted by Vivacity Development. "[We need to be] focusing on the structural barriers—understanding what is holding women back from excelling. And we need to be disrupting. Sometimes things need to be broken and rebuilt in the right way. Let us break the structures that are holding women back." - A powerful call to action from Kelly. As the global health field navigates the challenges and opportunities of an evolving workforce, speakers emphasized the importance of fighting for training and career advancement opportunities for women and girls, as well as the importance of cultural awareness in thinking about the future of the workforce and digital innovation. Thank you to event organizers and speakers for a powerful conversation about shaping a future where women are equipped, supported, and empowered to thrive. #EmpowerHer #WomenInLeadership

Inclusive Leadership is one of WomenLift Health’s Four Pillars, essential for creating a work culture where diverse teams are not only hired but also engaged, promoted, and retained. ?? Are you a mid-career woman in #GlobalHealth in North America ????????? (If you have recently been affected by layoffs in the global health sector, you are highly encouraged to join!) ?? Curious about what it means to “lead inclusively”? ?? Want to learn how to become a more inclusive leader and understand how cycles of discrimination and oppression impact the workplace? Join us on April 3 for a free PowerUp workshop on Inclusive Leadership, facilitated by Sandhya Gupta & Rachel Knopf Shey. Spaces are limited—register now: https://lnkd.in/dt4A3MP7

Meet Umma K. Ahmed?? As Honourable Commissioner for Health, Kaduna State, Nigeria, she is driving transformative initiatives to improve maternal and child health. By expanding access to family planning, antenatal care, and emergency obstetric services, while investing in healthcare infrastructure, frontline worker training, and health innovation, she is ensuring that even the most vulnerable communities receive life-saving care. Her commitment to equitable healthcare is transforming lives and strengthening the health system for the future. ?? Read more: https://bit.ly/4hxXwUd #SheLeadsHealth #IWD25 WILAN Global

"Leadership is about authenticity, passion and compassion." Dr. Nitika (Nikki) Pant Pai, MD., MPH., PhD is shaping the future of health leadership through innovation, advocacy, and social inclusion. As a physician-scientist and innovator, she is committed to bridging gaps in health systems and empowering equity-seeking populations. Through the WomenLift Health Leadership Journey, she continues to inspire female scientists, physicians, and healthcare professionals to lead with purpose and impact. ?? Read her story: https://bit.ly/4kSrEww #SheLeadsHealth #IWD25

Meet Dr. Sarah Nyagabona??? A clinical oncologist and researcher, Dr. Nyagabona is driving change in breast cancer care in Tanzania. At Muhimbili National Hospital, she leads the Patient Navigation Program, ensuring women, especially those facing both cancer and HIV, receive timely diagnosis, treatment, and support. With survival rates impacted by late-stage diagnoses and limited treatment access, she is committed to scalable, patient-centered solutions that strengthen health systems and improve cancer outcomes. Her leadership is shaping the future of oncology and paving the way for more women in global health. Read her story: https://bit.ly/4iApfVy #SheLeadsHealth #IWD25