Baltimore/Geneva – Severe bleeding after childbirth, known as postpartum hemorrhage, is the leading cause of maternal death globally. Though several drugs can treat the life-threatening condition, recent findings show that up to half of all women in low- and middle-income countries who experience postpartum hemorrhage are identified too late or not at all because healthcare
In Burkina Faso, where cervical cancer remains a leading cause of death among women, community health worker Madina Ouedraogo is making a powerful impact by promoting self-screening for HPV through door-to-door outreach. As part of Jhpiego’s SUCCESS project, supported by Unitaid, she helps women take control of their health, using accessible self-sampling methods. Her efforts
May 19-27, 2025 | Geneva, Switzerland Jhpiego is proud to join global health leaders at the World Health Assembly, co-hosting and co-sponsoring key side events and contributing to pivotal discussions that shape the future of health care. Explore the events below, and where open registration is available, we invite you to add your voice to