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Philips’ Frans van Houten, tobacco tussles, food fights
Leo Varadkar to propose permitting termination at up to 12 weeks into pregnancy
A national campaign has set aggressive targets for the reduction of stunting and anaemia
Soaring numbers of smartphone users present opportunities — and frustrations
Scientists produce mice pups from synthetic sperm and eggs — and grow lambs in biobags
2.3bn people lack access to safe sanitation and women face additional risks
New, long-acting contraceptives, mobile services and incentives make programmes more effective
As the authorities attempt to break the cycle of abuse, victims are finding the courage to speak out
Tom Frieden, patent ploys, care robots
Innovation v regulation, state-sponsored quackery, the language of madness
If nothing is done the probable effects on food and water security will be dramatic
Lucy Hornby on a backlash against high rates of surgical intervention in child birth
Private sector can help address misperceptions and a funding gap
Critics say new rules could discourage employers from hiring women
‘Young women’s potential is ended before it begins. There is so much to do’
Charity fights to make medicines more accessible and affordable in developing nations
FT writers and experts discussed the persistent problem of mother and child deaths around the world
Innovations in healthcare aim to ease the life-threatening pressures affecting women
During a conflict or a time of crisis, mothers and their babies are at their most vulnerable, says Joanne Liu
The ‘Jungle’ camp may be demolished, but for the women and children crossing the continent the future is a blank
A project where mothers breastfeed early and hold their babies skin to skin aims to reduce neonatal deaths
From Cameroon’s kangaroo mother care to affordable health insurance in Nigeria
These are not ‘wicked problems’ without solutions, says Oona Campbell
Social conservatism and a lack of sound advice from healthcare staff make many nursing Polish mothers feel like pariahs
