Kriti Sanon becomes first Indian actress to speak at world health summit, champions women’s health: “Women’s health is the cornerstone of humanity’s future” : Bollywood News

Kriti Sanon made history as the first Indian actress to speak at the 2025 World Health Summit in Berlin. As UNFPA India’s Honorary Ambassador for Gender Equality, she used the global platform to highlight the urgent need for sustained investments in women’s health, emphasizing its economic and social importance.

Kriti Sanon becomes first Indian actress to speak at world health summit, champions women’s health: “Women’s health is the cornerstone of humanity’s future”

During the high-level session, Women’s Health – Global Wealth: Catalyzing Returns on Bold Investments, Sanon stressed that despite women comprising half the world’s population, their health remains severely underfunded. She said, “Women’s health is not a side issue. It is the cornerstone of humanity’s progress, prosperity, and future.”

To underline the urgency, she shared a striking statistic: for every USD 300 million invested in women’s health, the return can be as high as USD 13 billion — nearly a nine-fold return on investment. “Investing in women’s health is not just a moral imperative; it is a strategic investment in our collective future. When women are healthy, they can thrive, and so do their families, communities, and economies,” Sanon said. “We must move beyond presenting empirical evidence and commit to bold, decisive action.”

She also highlighted the importance of including women in decisions affecting their health, echoing the principle “Nothing about her, without her.” Sanon affirmed, “It is time to ensure that women have a seat at the table when decisions about their health and bodies are being made.”

Reflecting on her recent field visits, she shared how she witnessed firsthand the challenges women and girls face — from child marriage and inadequate maternal healthcare to exclusion from health systems. Through these stories of resilience, Sanon emphasized how timely interventions can transform lives.

Kriti Sanon’s remarks at the World Health Summit marked a powerful call to action for greater global focus on women’s health. As UNFPA India’s Ambassador, she continues to advocate for accessible sexual and reproductive healthcare, improved maternal health services, and meaningful inclusion of adolescent girls in health decision-making.

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