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Trump signs an order aimed at boosting women’s

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday directed the federal government to bolster federal research into women’s health, a move pushed by his wife, first lady Melania Trump.

TeaWithNews General 📅 October 20, 2026 ✍️ Editorial Team 3 min read

President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled "Advancing Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life", an initiative spearheaded and promoted by First Lady Melania Trump.

Key Details of the Executive Order

Focus Areas: The order directs federal agencies to bolster medical research and clinical translation into key areas affecting women throughout all life stages, including maternal health, menopause, infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, mental health, auto-immune conditions, Alzheimer's, and heart disease.

New NIH Division: Directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish a dedicated Women's Health Division within 90 days to address gaps in scientific understanding and accelerate clinical applications.

White House Task Force: Establishes a interagency White House Women's Health Task Force—led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. alongside White House leadership—to coordinate federal action across health programs.

No Direct Funding Allocations: The order sets policy direction and agency priorities across federal departments but does not attach specific new budget appropriations.