Mothers in Africa want maternal healthcare, not abortion, an international conference in central London has heard.

The "Abortion or maternal health? What should the UK be funding in developing countries?" conference, held by SPUC, heard from an international line-up of leading experts in maternal healthcare, law and research.

The conference was attended by medical professionals, bioethicists, students and religious representatives from many countries. [SPUC, 22 March]

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