• A review was recently published in the Lancet on how the G20 could be the game changer for midwives and nurses in Indian healthcare.

• There has been a slow increase in women's leadership among the midwives and the nurses. 

• There have been multiple platforms wherein there has been a lack of women leadership due to men-only panels.

• However, the G20 serves as an opportunity for women to rise in their leadership roles. 

• India has a unique chance to consolidate its leadership position in global health and set the standard for advancing the agenda for gender equality internationally during the forthcoming G20 meeting.

• To accomplish this, 3 key areas must be prioritized at the G20 summit.

• These three areas are as follows:

1. Priority 1: Health care workforce, dignity & fair pay

2. Priority 2: Women's involvement in rights-based decision-making for their sexual, reproductive, and maternity health, with the assistance of midwives and nurses

3. Priority 3: Leadership in health governance and policy formulation by midwives and nurses to support universal health coverage and enhance the provision of healthcare services

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