Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Topics / Maternal, Newborn, & Child Health

Safeguarding the health of mothers and young children is one of the world’s most urgent priorities and a core focus of our work. Every year in developing countries, millions of mothers and their babies die during childbirth or in the first months of life. These deaths can be prevented.

Learn more below and visit the program page for more details about our work in this area.

Reframing the Fistula Narrative: A Call to Action

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the launching of the United Nations Campaign to End Fistula. If you have no idea what fistula is – let alone that there’s a UN-backed effort to quash it – you’re in good company.

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For Expectant and New Mothers, Mobile Fosters Confidence and a Healthier Future

It can be the most exciting time in a woman’s life, and the most daunting. During her pregnancy, every expectant mother has bright hopes for the new life she carries.

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Mobile Phones for Women's Empowerment

This boom in mobile technology offers an incredible opportunity to provide historically marginalized groups, such as girls and women, with increased access to information and education to improve their health and wellbeing.

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More Than "Just a Blog": Chatting With Girls' Globe

The Girls' Globe bloggers have diverse backgrounds and knowledge, enriching the online discussion on the various issues concerning women and girls, ranging from maternal health, HIV/AIDS, water, sanitation and menstrual hygiene, trafficking, violence against women, economic empowerment, political participation and more. All of these areas are essential to cover to gain equality for women and girls worldwide.

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A Surprising Way One Organization Is Saving Lives in The Gambia

iders for Health, which has two decades of experience providing health transport in Africa, is responsible for maintaining the fleet, and for training Gambian drivers, riders and mechanics.

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