Partnership for Women's Wellness

08/28/2026

? Women are three times more likely to experience migraine than men.

More than a billion people worldwide live with migraine, but women bear a disproportionate share of the burden. On average, women tend to experience longer, more intense attacks – and far more often.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vWj4T8

08/26/2026

📣Member Spotlight📣

PWW is a global network of patient advocacy organizations working to advance women’s wellness and improve health outcomes around the world. Through its Member Voices series, PWW will spotlight the organizations and advocates driving meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

One of PWW’s dedicated members is the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA), an organization committed to promoting lifelong bone health throughout South Africa.

Teréza Hough, NOFSA’s CEO and a PWW Steering Committee member, is a strong advocate for policies that prioritize patient access to systematic fracture-risk assessment for women throughout their lifespans.

PWW is proud to highlight the expertise of its members and their contributions to advancing women’s health globally.

Learn more about bone health at forwomenswellness.org and nofsa.co.za.

08/07/2026

"Because breastfeeding can improve health outcomes for both infants and mothers, investing in the improvement of systems that support breastfeeding is also an investment in noncommunicable disease prevention."

This , Kristen Santiago, executive director of the National Coalition for Infant Health, discusses how supporting breastfeeding can help advance long-term health and reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases for women.

Learn more: https://youtu.be/0iGwjbqaHZs

08/05/2026

Research shows that mothers who are able and choose to breastfeed can experience a lower risk of developing:

☑️ Breast and ovarian cancers
☑️ Type 2 diabetes
☑️ cardiovascular disease



Learn more from PWW's collaboration with the National Coalition for Infant Health: https://bit.ly/4fuRs1e

08/05/2026

This , the Partnership for Women’s Wellness is shining a light on how breastfeeding can preserve women’s long-term health and what systems can do to support them.

When people think of breastfeeding, they often think of the baby’s health. Rightfully so –breastfeeding has proven benefits for babies. But that is only part of the story. Breastfeeding is a major feature in the story of a mother’s health. This World Breastfeeding Week, the Partnership for Wom...

08/03/2026

It is , a global campaign that highlights the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of both infants and mothers.

While the benefits of breastfeeding for babies are widely recognized, the positive impact of breastfeeding on mothers' health often receives less attention. That's why PWW has partnered with Kristen Santiago, executive director of the National Coalition for Infant Health, to spotlight these important maternal health benefits.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fuRs1e

07/21/2026

Noncommunicable diseases, or , are the leading cause of death for women globally, accounting for 19 million deaths in women each year. During Chronic Disease Awareness Month, it's critical to prioritize women-centered care in NCD prevention and treatment to address women's unique needs and empower them to take an active role in their health.

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A Patient-Centered Approach to Chronic Conditions in Women’s Health Care Noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs, are the leading cause of death for women globally, accounting for 19 million deaths in women each year. NCDs most likely to affect women include cardio-kidney-metabolic diseases, obesity, as...

07/14/2026

Chronic diseases impact men and women differently. Women with chronic diseases are more likely to experience delayed diagnosis and gaps in care, highlighting the need for change.

Learn more during Chronic Disease Awareness Month: https://bit.ly/3QD6NDj

07/09/2026

Women, particularly after midlife, face unique biological and social factors that can increase risk of chronic kidney disease while delaying diagnosis.

This July, during Chronic Disease Awareness Month, learn more about the unique impact chronic kidney disease has on women:

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often called a “silent” condition – and for millions of women worldwide, that silence comes at a cost. An estimated 800 million people worldwide live with some form of kidney disease, many unaware until significant damage has already occurred. Women, particularl...

07/06/2026

July is National Chronic Disease Awareness Month. As patients and caregivers, millions of women's livelihoods, health and quality of life are affected by chronic conditions.

Learn more through PWW's resources: https://bit.ly/3QD6NDj