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Desk Report · 12:17 AM

Melania Trump backs a federal initiative creating an NIH women’s health division and White House task force to improve care.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on October 19, 2026, aimed at strengthening women’s health research, improving disease prevention, and expanding access to better diagnosis and treatment. The initiative, championed by First Lady Melania Trump, establishes a new Women’s Health Division within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and creates a White House Women’s Health Task Force. The goal is to improve health outcomes for women and girls throughout every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence to pregnancy, menopause, and older age. According to the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services, the executive order directs the federal government to address gaps in medical research, improve coordination among government agencies, and help translate scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions. The new NIH division is expected to be established within 90 days of the order. The announcement places renewed attention on medical conditions that uniquely or disproportionately affect women. These include heart disease, cancer, autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, infertility, pregnancy-related complications, menopause-related…

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