American nonprofit organization
Jhpiego is a nonprofit organization for international health affiliated with Johns Hopkins University.[2] The group was founded in 1973 and initially called the Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics, but is now referred to simply as Jhpiego (pronounced "ja-pie-go").
Current program areas
In its early years, Jhpiego was recognized as an expert in reproductive health and family planning.[3] As the organization has grown and become more field-based, its programming areas have grown and expanded. As of 2023, Jhpiego's primary program areas are:[4]
- Maternal, newborn, and child health
- Family planning and reproductive health
- HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis
- Infection prevention and control
- Malaria prevention and treatment
- Women's cancers
- Adolescent and youth health
- COVID-19 and emerging infectious diseases
- Primary health care
- Immunization
- Nursing and midwifery
- Safe surgery
- Gender and equity
- Learning and performance
- Innovations
Work in different continents
Jhpiego currently works in 38 countries throughout Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Africa
As of 2023, Jhpiego is actively working in 30 African countries:[5]
Asia and Near East
As of 2023, Jhpiego is actively working in 6 Asian countries:[5]
The Americas
As of 2023, Jhpiego is actively working in 2 countries in the Americas:[5]
References
- ^ "Jhpiego - Who We Are". Archived from the original on 2010-09-23. Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ^ USAID/Afghanistan - Implementing Partner
- ^ "Jhpiego: A History". jhpiego.org. Archived from the original on 29 April 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
- ^ "Our Expertise". jhpiego.org. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Countries We Support". jhpiego.org. Archived from the original on 29 April 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
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