Esther Mwikali Ndii endured decades of shame and isolation due to an untreated obstetric fistula sustained during childbirth at age 20. The condition caused chronic incontinence, leading to social stigma and a reclusive life. In May 2024, Esther received successful treatment through Jhpiego’s Obstetric Fistula Project in Kenya, restoring her health and dignity. Today, Esther
To achieve HIV epidemic control, adolescent girls and young women at high risk of acquiring HIV must have access to comprehensive, youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services that can also address their contraceptive and family planning needs. The 2023 UNAIDS report confirmed the urgent need to address HIV prevention among adolescent girls, indicating a
Adolescents and HIV epidemic control Despite years of advocacy and a growing evidence base to reduce vertical programming, progress on integrating services remains limited and, in many countries, HIV prevention and family planning (FP) continue to be offered as isolated services with limited options. Providing individual services in isolation places an unnecessary burden on clients
