Ru-fong Joanne Cheng

Ru-fong Joanne Cheng is the Women’s Health Innovations Director at the Gates Foundation, where she leads initiatives focused on addressing women's health issues. Her recent work emphasizes the need for improved healthcare solutions that cater specifically to women, particularly in underserved communities. Cheng has been instrumental in the foundation's commitment of $2.5 billion towards research and development aimed at enhancing maternal health, reducing preventable deaths, and tackling the unique health challenges faced by women globally. Her advocacy seeks to transform women's health care through innovative solutions, ensuring that women's needs are prioritized in health research and policy.