Most women’s health investment misses where it hurts most

Women’s health receives only 6% of private investment, and 90% of those limited funds flow mainly into cancer and reproductive and maternal health. The Boston Consulting Group, in conjunction with the World Economic Forum’s 2026 Women’s Health Investment Outlook, says there’s a “lack of focus” on underfunded conditions that impact women in unique ways, including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, menopause and Alzheimer’s. Noting that women live longer than men but spend 25% more time in poor health or with a disability, the report says increasing funding in critical areas could “unlock a $100 billion opportunity.” “The good news is that investment momentum is building,” says Trish Stroman, managing director and senior partner at BCG. “Investors now see women’s health as a growth frontier, not just a niche.”