Staff reporter

FemTech Association Asia, the region’s first and largest specialist advisory and industry network focused on improving women’s health through technology solutions, has announced its expansion into Bhutan.

According to the association, the milestone launch, expected on November 11 this year, on the birthday of His Majesty the Fourth King, marks an exciting new chapter for the organisation. This is aligned with the association’s vision to build a robust network across Asia, promoting innovation, education, and advocacy in women’s health.

With this, Bhutan joins Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam as the 10th regional market where FemTech Association Asia has representation.

The term “femtech” or female technology, was coined in 2016 to encapsulate the diverse array of technologies addressing women’s health needs.

The brand ambassador of Bhutan Chapter, Dorji Dhradul said, “We are excited to launch FemTech Association Asia in Bhutan, a country with a deep-rooted commitment to health, happiness, and sustainable growth.”

“Our goal is to collaborate with Bhutanese stakeholders to address women’s health needs holistically and bring accessible, culturally relevant femtech solutions to the country,” he added.

FemTech Association Asia invites community members, healthcare providers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to join in the journey toward an inclusive, technology-driven future for women’s health in Bhutan.

“FemTech has potential to transform healthcare for women through education, advocacy, and innovative solutions that improve well-being and quality of life,” Dorji Dhradul said.

The association aims to address pressing issues like reproductive health, maternal wellness, menstrual health, mental health, and other health issues disproportionately affecting women.

By fostering collaborations and providing resources for entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and educators, FemTech Association Asia seeks to empower women, raise awareness, inspire entrepreneurship, and reduce barriers to healthcare access in Bhutan.

The expansion was part of the association’s broader mission to champion health equity, leverage technology for health empowerment, and elevate conversations around women’s health needs across the continent.

In addition, with Bhutan’s unique perspective on Gross National Happiness and a history of prioritising wellbeing, this initiative aligns well with the country’s values and aspirations for holistic health.

“The vision of FemTech Association Asia is available, accessible and affordable healthcare for all women in Asia,” the Founder of FemTech Association Asia, Lindsay Davis said. “With the launch of our network in Bhutan, we continue to extend knowledge, solutions and funding to support the women’s health movement in Asia.”

Founded in October 2021, FemTech Association Asia is the region’s first and largest specialist advisory and industry network for founders, professionals, investors and enthusiasts focused on improving women’s health through technology solutions. The organisation currently represents over 75 FemTech companies across 10 countries in Asia.