History now records 1996 as one of West Africa’s worst meningitis outbreaks. Dr. Babacar Gueye remembers it well.

We strive for a world where everyone, everywhere has the health care they need to thrive. Our new photo exhibit provides a glimpse into that vision as it becomes a reality.

Use of contraceptives reduces maternal mortality by nearly a third. So let’s make it an option for everyone.

How can we protect women from abuse during in maternity care? Health sectors can start by doing these seven things.

A mobile app helps frontline health workers more effectively communicate with pregnant women and new mothers.

New report: Women around the world are abused while giving birth.

For less than the cost of a cheeseburger per American per year, we could reduce population growth by 500 million. What's the holdup?

These 10 stories highlight some of today's most critical global health trends—and how they affect the most vulnerable among us.

"Before it can be a battle for all,” says the First Lady of Mali, “fistula must be a battle for women.”

A new registry in Tanzania will track immunizations and vaccine inventories and exchange data with other health information systems.