Women’s health in 2026: A panel discussion and mini festival

On June 11, 2026, the Zurich Women’s Center (Frauenzentrale Zürich) is holding an event entitled “Women’s health in 2026 – Knowledge that empowers women”.

How well do we know our own bodies and why do so many questions not have answers?

“Women’s health is plagued by misdiagnoses, a lack of information and invisibility,” the event organizers state. “Many women don’t find out what is happening to them until it’s too late – or they don’t find out at all. That’s where the Zurich Women’s Center event comes in.”

The Manja Gideon Foundation is taking part in the event. Together with the Zurich Cancer League (Krebsliga Zürich), we will have an info booth all about ovarian cancer, cancer in general and prevention.

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Program

The main event of the evening is a panel discussion with experts from the fields of medicine, politics and research. Participants will then have about an hour to check out info booths on different health topics, build their networks, and engage in conversation.

6.00 pm – Doors open

6.30 pm – Panel discussion

7.30 pm – Interactive booths & summer cocktails

9.00 pm – Event ends

Panel guests include Dr. med. Jeanne Moor of the Gender-Specific Medicine department of the University of Zurich, Leandra Kretz, who is studying Medicine at the University of Bern as well as Dr. Bettina Balmer, Pediatrician and National Councilor. The women, whose conversation will be moderated by Susanne Kunz, will discuss topics such as:

• the most frequent misconceptions about women’s health

• the consequences of the gender data gap in medicine

• common symptoms that are often recognized too late

• medical “black box” topics

• and what specific things women should know in order take control of their own health

According to the Women’s Center, the discussion will cover current research, established facts and perspectives from the field. The goal is to spread knowledge, raise awareness and spark the sort of moments that will leave many women thinking: 

 “I didn’t realize how big the gap was.”

Mini festival and summer cocktails

Following the panel discussion, there will be a mini “festival”. Participants will have a chance to chat with each other and network in a relaxed summer atmosphere. At five interactive booths on women’s health, participants will be able to ask questions, learn new things and talk with experts.