Good health is necessary for women to thrive, but there has been a chronic lack of investment in understanding conditions that disproportionately affect women and girls. We push for women’s health to get the attention it deserves, and for new health innovations that meet women’s needs.
Anita Zaidi, the head of the Gates Foundation’s Gender Equality Division, explains how going down to one dose of the vaccine that prevents cervical cancer could save the lives of…
See what happens when a midwife, a TikTok star, Bill Gates, and Melinda French Gates get together in one room—joined by hundreds of other activists, artists, and leaders.
The cervical cancer vaccine is a life-saving tool, but access to it remains limited for many adolescent girls. Learn more about the importance of increasing accessibility to this vital vaccine.
When it goes well, giving birth can be a wonderful experience, but, when it goes wrong, it can be deadly for mother and child alike. Too often, where you live,…
Group B strep infection can have devastating consequences for both mothers and babies. Learn about the importance of testing and prevention in this article.
September 26, 2023 update: This article from November 2022 has great, accurate information about new contraceptives methods in development. Updated data on contraceptive research and development funding can be found…
