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Supporting women leaders in health sector is key driver in the triumph over HIVAids

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The push to eliminate new HIV infections among children is spearheaded by women. [iStockphoto]

The intersectionality of women's roles in health leadership is profound and complex.

While women constitute 70 per cent of the healthcare workforce, they are notably underrepresented in its leadership, holding only about 30 per cent of high-level positions. The gap widens further within the upper echelons of global health institutions.

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