Push for Women’s Health and Wellness at Work

The inaugural Women Engineers Convention 2025 brought together leading voices in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to address the pressing issues facing women in technical fields. Among the key participants was Dr. Purity Ngina, CEO of the Commission, who took part in a critical panel discussion on “Mental and Reproductive Health and Wellness in the Workplace.”

Dr. Ngina offered a candid and timely reflection on the lived experiences of women engineers, drawing attention to systemic gaps that continue to hinder women’s full participation in technical professions.

She highlighted challenges such as the lack of flexible working arrangements, inadequate provision of lactation spaces for nursing mothers, and the enduring stigma attached to discussions around mental health and reproductive health needs in professional settings. “These are not just women’s issues—they are workplace issues,” Dr. Ngina stated.

“For organisations to truly thrive, they must create spaces where women feel safe, supported, and seen.”

Her remarks underscored the Commission’s broader agenda to push for gender-responsive workplace policies that acknowledge and address the specific needs of women. She called for bold action from employers, regulators, and policymakers to institutionalise support structures that promote mental well-being and reproductive health, particularly in male-dominated fields like engineering.

The panel, attended by professionals, academics, and policymakers, sparked constructive debate and laid the groundwork for future policy engagement on health and wellness in the workplace.

Dr. Ngina’s participation reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to championing gender equality at work by advocating for environments that protect the dignity, rights, and wellness of women across all sectors.

Dr. Purity Ngina, MBS, CEO, NGEC, at the inaugural Women Engineers Convention 2025