Short, cinematic films following women navigating distinct health challenges and the pioneers working alongside them. Produced by BBC StoryWorks, distributed to reach the people with the power to act.
According to McKinsey, women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health than men. Across reproduction, brain health, autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disease, and mental health – the gaps in research, funding, and care are real.
The Shift tells the stories of advocates, clinicians, and researchers who are working to close them.
The series explores:
Chronic and autoimmune diseases
Reproductive and maternal health
Mental health research
Menopause and healthy aging
Cardiovascular disease
HLTH Europe 15 – 18 June 2026 | Amsterdam
The series launches at HLTH Europe, where global healthcare leaders gather to address the biggest challenges in health innovation. Episodes from the series will screen alongside the world-class programme shaping European health policy and practice.
HLTH USA 15–18 November 2026 | Las Vegas
The story continues at HLTH USA, the flagship event that brings together the most influential voices across health, technology, and policy. The conversation started in Amsterdam doesn’t stop there.
HLTH Europe 2026 is where this story begins. Join us in Amsterdam this June and secure your place at the table.
About HLTH Europe Europe’s #1 healthcare innovation event. HLTH Europe brings together global expertise and local insight to tackle the continent’s most pressing healthcare challenges. 15 – 18 June 2026, Amsterdam.
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