Nikita Singh

Founder at Aam Pannaa Creations | Author | Changemaker | Championing enhanced digital experiences and presence | Innovating a cutting-edge marketing solutions tool

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What significant changes have you observed in the Health and Women space recently?

Technology, policy changes, and community initiatives drive recent health and women’s empowerment shifts.

AI is revolutionizing healthcare, while preventive care and mental health awareness are gaining momentum. Women’s health tech (FemTech) is expanding, addressing issues like menstrual health and fertility. Meanwhile, women-led startups are receiving more support, legal reforms are strengthening gender equality, and female leadership in sports, business, and politics is rising.

Grassroots movements are fostering financial literacy and mentorship, creating lasting impact. These changes signal a more inclusive and health-conscious future. With women at the forefront, an inclusive workspace culture is also coming up.

Based on your experience, what are the major challenges in the next three years?

Despite quality healthcare and a significant shift in health with AI, these resources will always be challenging to reach the grassroots level. Costing would remain the major challenge at the forefront. AI will also bring in safety and privacy questions, affecting the larger space.

Though women are leading businesses, there are still higher chances of gender gaps, burnout issues, and even less funding for women-led startups due to fewer women in the venture capital industry. Additionally, with women in the leadership, challenges of women’s safety, the pay gap, and glass ceiling will remain.

What could be a catalyst to address these challenges?

The biggest and best catalyst to make these challenges would be government support. Government funding for mental health, preventive care, and rural healthcare infrastructure will determine progress in accessibility and affordability.

Additionally, a mindset shift needs to happen to be able to build a gender-progressive society. More women-led funds, angel investors, and financial inclusion initiatives will be critical in reducing the gender funding gap. Additionally, stories of inspiration have to be spread to make it better for women.