A panel on health equity that sidelines women undermines its own voices and may alienate participants. Academically, he has a masters degree in public health and has expertise in health systems, epidemiology, and policy research. His research interests include disease surveillance, diversity in research, and field-based support to public health programs in Odisha. Sushree Nibedita Panda is a public health researcher with experience in academic and development sectors. World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025 booklet “Scaling Access to Ensure Health Equity” [Internet].