On October 19, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order to establish a women's health division at the NIH, an initiative led by First Lady Melania Trump. The new office aims to enhance research on how diseases uniquely affect women. This move comes as Trump's approval rating among women has dropped to 29%. The order also revokes a previous directive from President Biden that focused on health disparities affecting women.
Key facts
- Trump signed the executive order on October 19, 2026.
- The new NIH office will focus on women's health research.
- NIH currently spends about $5 billion on women's health annually.
- Trump's approval rating among women is at 29%.
- The order revokes a previous directive from President Biden.
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