First Lady Jill Biden Announces $100 Million Federal Funding For Women’s Health Research Through ARPA-H

Federal funding for women’s health research was recently announced by First Lady Jill Biden.

This approved funding by First Lady Jill Biden is also announced to be part of a White House Initiative. (Photo: WBUR)

First Lady Jill Biden’s Announcement

First Lady Jill Biden announced $100 million in federal funding for women’s health research through ARPA-H, addressing historical underfunding in this area. President Joe Biden, the husband of First Lady Jill Biden, established ARPA-H as part of his health-focused agenda.

The ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health, which is announced to be funded by First Lady Jill Biden, will start soon to encourage innovative research. First Lady Jill Biden highlighted the lack of awareness among women about their health due to past underfunding in research.

According to a published article by SmartNews, President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden’s husband, emphasized the importance of closing the gender health gap and ensuring that women have access to the latest advancements in medical research.

The ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health, now being funded by First Lady Jill Biden, aims to address this disparity by fostering collaboration between researchers, healthcare providers, and policymakers.

By prioritizing women’s health, the administration, both First Lady Jill Biden and her husband, is taking a significant step towards achieving equity in healthcare for all.

A New White House Initiative

In a published article by Boston.com, First Lady Jill Biden announced funding for women’s health research as part of a new White House initiative. The initiative was inspired by input from Maria Shriver and is led by the White House Gender Policy Council.

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